Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Dual Diagnosis: Why Treating One Without the Other Never Works
Dual Diagnosis: Why Treating One Without the Other Never Works
Dual Diagnosis: Why Treating One Without the Other Never Works
Monday 13th October 2025
Explore the essential strategies for treating dual diagnosis in addiction recovery with Dr. Grover and Dr. Hrymoc.
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Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
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Episode Overview
- Address both mental health and addiction simultaneously for effective treatment.
- Use parallel treatment plans to manage co-occurring disorders.
- Identify and treat comorbid mental health conditions alongside addiction.
- Consider ethical implications of treating patients with active addiction.
- Explore various medications for managing anxiety and PTSD in patients with addiction.
"One of the premises of addiction psychiatry is we treat the person where they are."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? In this engaging episode, Dr. Casey Grover and Dr. Mark Hrymoc tackle the intricate relationship between mental health and addiction. Known as dual diagnosis, this complex interplay requires addressing both issues simultaneously for effective treatment. Dr. Hrymoc, an addiction psychiatrist, shares his expertise on treating patients with co-occurring disorders through parallel treatment plans that address both substance use and underlying mental health conditions. Dr.
Grover reflects on his personal journey from working in the emergency department to specialising in addiction medicine. He shares insights on the importance of identifying and treating comorbid mental health conditions alongside addiction, recounting his own experience with PTSD and how it has influenced his approach to patient care. The conversation also touches on the ethical considerations in treating patients with active addiction, emphasising the need for a comprehensive evaluation rather than "cherry-picking" patients. Dr.
Hrymoc discusses various medications, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and non-benzodiazepine options, offering practical advice for managing anxiety and PTSD in patients with addiction. If you're curious about how mental health intertwines with addiction and what strategies are most effective in treating these intertwined conditions, this episode is a must-listen. It provides a compassionate and informative perspective on dual diagnosis treatment, leaving you with a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by those on the path to recovery.