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Substance Abuse

My name is Scott Denton. I'm a 33-year-old recovering drug addict and alcoholic. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 13. I was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder not long after. I struggled with a dual diagnosis nearly half my life- bipolar disorder along with a substance misuse disorder.
Scott Denton
  • Blog Topics: Substance Abuse, Addiction Medicine
  • 2004: Bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, dual diagnosis

My Latest Posts

Running From Addiction: My Personal Story

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 13. I would eventually be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder as well. My mental health would cloud my judgment....