When people are diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder, it’s called a dual diagnosis.
Individuals with a dual diagnosis require integrated treatment that addresses both disorders. Wolf Creek Recovery provides this type of care to our clients so that they may attain the healthy, sober life they deserve.
First, people who struggle with their mental health are more likely to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. They use these substances to numb their feelings and escape their pain. In reality, drugs and alcohol are only a temporary distraction from your problems. They end up worsening the symptoms of addiction and can delay proper treatment.
Second, there is some evidence that suggests that addiction and mental illness are caused by the same brain deficits and genetic influences. Also, the symptoms of mental health and addiction appear around the same age – adolescence. Finally, people who experience trauma are at a higher risk for both substance use and mental health problems.
While this might not explain everyone’s circumstances, it does provide a clearer picture as to why substance use and mental illness often occur together.
To ensure that each client receives the best care possible, we create individualized treatment plans. Here are the key factors that should be included in every plan:
Many people with co-occurring disorders believe they can only get treatment for one issue at a time, but this is not the case. In fact, treatment is more effective and successful when it addresses both disorders. You can treat both sets of symptoms simultaneously so that they do not overlap. Otherwise, you run the risk of struggling with mental health symptoms and then having the urge to use drugs or alcohol.
By choosing a dual diagnosis treatment center like Wolf Creek Recovery, you can expect highly personalized treatment that meets your needs. Some of the most common mental health conditions we work with include generalized anxiety disorders, panic disorders, PTSD, depression, mood disorders and personality disorders.
The benefits of working with our dual diagnosis treatment facility are:
If you are struggling with both a mental health and substance use problem, contact Wolf Creek. We will start with an evaluation so that we can provide you with an accurate diagnosis. From here, our team of clinicians will help identify the relationship between your addiction and mental health disorder.
With our medically supervised detox program, we will help you get through the withdrawal process. We have a number of therapies and medications that are effective at managing symptoms and reducing cravings. Once detox is complete, you can move forward with behavioral therapy that will treat the underlying causes for your substance use.
As you learn how to cope with your symptoms without the need for drugs or alcohol, you will be on your way to a healthy and complete recovery. Drugs and alcohol might seem like they provide an escape from your problems, but this is an illusion. To start your recovery from dual diagnosis, contact Wolf Creek Recovery today.
At Wolf Creek Recovery – Treatment Center AZ, we take a values based approach when addressing substance use.
