Frequently
Asked Questions:
What
Is Concurrent Disorder?
Alcohol,
Substances or process Addictions’ (gambling, internet, texting, video games, pornography, etc) co-occurring with any
one or many of the mental, emotional or psychiatric
illnesses is called Concurrent disorders.
Who is a Patient Suffering from
Concurrent Disorder?
A
person addicted to Alcohol, drugs’ or any process addiction suffering from a psychiatric illness is a concurrent disorder
patient in the Mental Health and Addiction treatment
community.
How Do You Recognize A Concurrent
Disorder Patient?
This
is a person who uses drugs or alcohol, has a history of treatment for
addictions, tries to stop using drugs or
drinking or gambling but unable to do so, and relapse is extremely common.
Why Concurrent Disorder Treatment?
A
patient suffering from concurrent disorders usually has problems related to his
/ her Addiction or Mental Illness.
By the time they show up for treatment – they have incurred major losses w. r. t. family, friends,
health, money, and jobs. Treating the patient and helping him or her in the healing journey will help that
individual and also the family.
What Is Treatment For Concurrent
Disorders?
Treatment
for concurrent disorder is multifold. It will include medical management of symptoms, individual counseling, and
support, teaching the patient life skills, educating the patient about their illness and medications and family
support.
Our services include Intake, Assessment
and treatment. We will assess the patient, and post assessment treatment will
be planned. Other medical services, internal referrals to specialists as per
patient need, lab services, medication management, information and education
re: resources will be provided. We will include family in treatment due to the
unique treatment needs of the concurrent disorder patients.
Dr. Kamali. R. SampathKumar., M.B.B.S. (KMC, Mangalore), Dip. In ADTP
(Canada) is a Consultant in Behavioural Disorders specializing in Concurrent
Disorders at Kauvery Hospital Chennai. She can be contacted at 730588705 /
9952001587. Email: drkamali@kauveryhospital.com
