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Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Addiction and Bulimia
No one knows how bulimia starts. Is it due to societal pressures upon people to all fit a certain mold? Is it pressures from the family for financial support, to excel at a sport or strive for a narrow version of "perfection" in all things? Whatever the cause, one thing is certain: bulimia is deadly and when combined with alcohol and drug addiction, it can be a death even more swift in coming.
If you or someone you know is struggling with dual diagnosis-that is, two medical disorders like bulimia and drug and alcohol addiction at the same time-then you need a treatment facility licensed to treat both disorders simultaneously. That facility is The Canyon in Peace Park, California, just outside of Los Angeles.
The Need for Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Family and Genetics
Does a family member struggle with bulimia, anorexia or another eating disorder? Is obesity at issue for your family? Even the mood disorders of a sibling, parent or extended family member like aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins can indicate that you have a higher than average chance of developing an eating disorder like bulimia.
Drug and alcohol addiction works the same way. Genetic predisposition is a significant factor in the development of substance abuse and addiction. Should be genetically inclined to develop both disorders, it can be a disaster. Medical treatment is necessary to handle both of these unwieldy diseases most effectively. You cannot "white knuckle" it or depend upon "will power" to stop by yourself at home. This is not a matter of will but of a medical disease that affects your brain and how it works. The only way to see lasting and positive change in your life is to undergo treatment at a dual diagnosis facility that understand the needs of those dealing with both eating disorders and drug addiction.
The Need for Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Stress
Stress is a common trigger for many negative things in life. It can be a large stressor like divorce or death of a loved one or it can be the ongoing stress of a negative relationship with your significant other, your boss, an extended family member. The pressures of making enough money in a struggling economy send many to the bars for a drink. If you have other triggers as well-like family genetics or other issues-it is more likely that a one-time drug binge or a food binge and purge incident to relieve stress or feel like you have some control over your situation will turn into a deadly lifestyle.
The Need for Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Society
For many young people, especially young women, the pressure of TV ads, movies, and magazines to be a size 00 and to look as emaciated as some celebrities is too much. They may turn to bulimia and drug addiction not only in an attempt to mirror these role models but to assuage the feelings of inadequacy, even worthlessness, they feel. In the end, few ever feel that they have attained a perfect figure or that they have any control over their own happiness. Instead, severe health problems, drug overdoses and collapsing while attempting the most basic tasks are more often the result of this dual diagnosis.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment at The Canyon
At The Canyon, we can help you if you are dealing with the co-occurring disorders of bulimia and drug and alcohol addiction. Contact us today for more information at .
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