Eddie suffers from social anxiety disorder as well as an addiction to alcohol. As part of his treatment, Eddie receives social skills training and individual therapy along with the standard activities of his treatment for chemical dependence. Clients like Eddie, who have both chemical dependence and psychological issues, are said to have a __________.
A) self-medication duality
B) dual diagnosis
C) primary psychological disorder
D) secondary addiction

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Clients who have both chemical dependence and psychological issues are said to have a dual diagnosis. This means that they require treatment for both issues simultaneously in order to achieve successful recovery.

Eddie Suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder as Well as an Addiction