Good Psychiatric Management for Borderline Personality Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder (GPM-AUD) with Lois W. Choi-Kain, M.D. M.Ed.-Video

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Dr. Joy Cain and Dr. Choi-Kain discuss the challenges and importance of providing effective treatment for individuals with co-occurring borderline personality disorder (BPD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). They highlight the prevalence, myths, and complexities associated with these disorders. Both experts emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach like Good Psychiatric Management (GPM) and Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) to improve symptoms and therapeutic alliance. The importance of addressing both disorders concurrently to reduce risks like self-harm and suicide is underscored. Dr. Choi-Kain introduces principles from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and GPM to manage safety, utilize community resources, and improve outcomes for individuals with BPD and AUD. The experts advocate for accessible and effective treatment options to meet the public health needs of those with these complex disorders. They also touch on the potential improvement of BPD symptoms with abstinence and emphasize the significance of addressing emotional processing deficits and developing tools for managing BPD and AUD.

Keywords

Dr. Joy Cain

Dr. Choi-Kain

borderline personality disorder

BPD

alcohol use disorder

AUD

Good Psychiatric Management

GPM

Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy

DDP

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT

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