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Seasonal Affective Disorder

This time of year, the urge to hibernate can signal a more dangerous problem, especially for those prone to addiction.

As the days get shorter it can be only natural to feel the urge to sleep more, but for some, that "normal" response can lead to something more serious: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Feelings of depression, lethargy and fatigue may be signs you're suffering from SAD, a disorder than can severely impair daily life. For someone prone to substance abuse, that depression can be even more dangerous.

Studies show that up to 65.5 percent of people with a substance dependence disorder had at least one mental disorder and 51 percent of people with a mental disorder had at least one substance abuse disorder. Depression at any time of year can contribute to a drug or alcohol problem.

If you think you're suffering from SAD, treatment is available to help you successfully manage the disorder and it may be as simple as light box therapy. No matter what the degree of your depression, don't let it go undiagnosed as it can affect other areas of your life and lead to negative behaviors.

Dual Diagnosis Rehab

For more information on dual diagnosis and substance abuse treatment, contact The Canyon's toll free helpline. Someone is there to take your call 24 hours a day and answer any questions you have about treatment, insurance, etc.

Articles on Dual Diagnosis

• Bipolar Disorder and Dual Diagnosis
• Drug Rehab for Individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders
• The Impact of Prescription Drug Addiction and Depression
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Drug Detox
• How To Make Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Drug Rehab Work for You
• The Need for Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Drug Addiction and Anxiety Disorder
• Dual Diagnosis in Drug Rehab for the Elderly
• Bulimia Treatment and Co-Occurring Disorders
• Anxiety Disorder Types in Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Addiction and Anorexia
• Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Dual Diagnosis
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Co-Occurring Disorder
• The Need for Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Drug Addiction and Depression
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Chinese Traditional Medicine
• Holistic Dual Diagnosis Treatment
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Addiction and Bulimia
• Alternative Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Anxiety Disorder and Depression
• Prescription Drug Rehab and Depression Treatment
• Bipolar Disorder Treatment and Co-Occurring Disorders
• Helping a Family Member with Dual Diagnosis Treatment
• Depression Symptoms and Co-Occurring Disorders
• Anorexia Treatment and Dual Diagnosis
• Drug Addiction Co-occurring With Depression
• Herbal Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
• The Need for Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Drug Addiction and Bipolar Disorder
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• The Importance of a Medical Diagnosis With Co-Occurring Disorders
• Women, Drug Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
• Co-Occurring Addictions and Alcoholism
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dual Diagnosis Drug Treatment
• Dual Diagnosis and Drug Rehab
• Anxiety Disorder Symptoms and Co-Occurring Disorders
• Drug Rehab Uses Anti-Depressants to Treat Dual Diagnosis
• Painkiller Addiction and Depression
• ADD & Addiction
• Co-occurring Disorders and Healthcare Reform
• Suicide and Addiction
• Seasonal Affective Disorder