Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis: Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders

Dealing with both mental health disorders and substance abuse, also known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders, requires specialized care. These conditions feed into one another, making recovery challenging if not treated together. At Healing Treatment Center in Sherman Oaks, CA, we provide a comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment program to address both mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously, offering patients the best chance at long-term recovery.
Co-occurring disorders

Understanding Co-Occurring Disorders

A dual diagnosis involves both a mental health condition and substance abuse. These disorders often interact, with one worsening the other. For example, a person struggling with anxiety or depression may turn to drugs or alcohol for relief, only to find that their mental health worsens due to substance abuse.

Common co-occurring disorders include:

  • Depression: Individuals may use substances to manage emotional pain, which can worsen their depression over time.
  • Anxiety disorders: Anxiety conditions, like panic disorder or social anxiety, often lead to self-medication with drugs and alcohol, resulting in dependency.
  • Bipolar disorder: Mood disorders like bipolar disorder can cause individuals to misuse substances during manic or depressive
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Triggered by trauma, PTSD sufferers often turn to substances to alleviate symptoms.
  • Schizophrenia: Substance abuse can intensify hallucinations and delusions, complicating treatment.

These co-occurring conditions make recovery difficult without professional help, as the relationship between mental health and substance abuse requires integrated treatment.

Behavioral Health Treatment Approaches

At Healing Treatment Center, we offer dual diagnosis treatment programs that integrate care for both mental health disorders and substance abuse. Our residential treatment programs provide the structured, round-the-clock care that individuals need to address both issues simultaneously.

Our team of addiction specialists, therapists, counselors, and psychiatric professionals are experienced in treating psychiatric conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. By addressing both the mental health and addiction aspects of a patient’s condition, we create a pathway to sustainable recovery.

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Evidence-Based Therapies We Use

Our dual diagnosis treatment center in California employs evidence-based therapies proven to help individuals manage their mental health and substance abuse disorders, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps patients identify and change harmful thought patterns that lead to substance use.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Provides strategies for managing stress, regulating emotions, and improving interpersonal relationships.
  • Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with therapists to explore the root causes of addiction and mental health conditions.
  • Group Therapy: Offers a supportive environment where patients can connect with others facing similar struggles.

For patients dealing with severe withdrawal from drugs or alcohol, we offer medication management to ease symptoms and ensure mental health conditions are well-controlled. Our medical team carefully balances medications to help patients focus on recovery.

Why Specialized Treatment Is Important

Dual diagnosis presents unique challenges that make recovery difficult without expert intervention. People struggling with both mental health and substance use disorders often find it hard to manage these conditions on their own. Without addiction treatment that includes help for mental disorders, both conditions can worsen. This can worsen chronic disorders, damage relationships, and even potentially lead to overdose.

Specialized addiction and mental health treatment  is essential because it addresses root issues that can play a role in developing or returning to addiction. As experienced addiction treatment professionals, we understand the complex nature of co-occurring disorders and help each patient learn to manage theirs properly for lasting recovery.

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Evidence-Based Therapies We Use

Our dual diagnosis treatment center in California employs evidence-based therapies proven to help individuals manage their mental health and substance abuse disorders, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps patients identify and change harmful thought patterns that lead to substance use.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Provides strategies for managing stress, regulating emotions, and improving interpersonal relationships.
  • Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with therapists to explore the root causes of addiction and mental health conditions.
  • Group Therapy: Offers a supportive environment where patients can connect with others facing similar struggles.

For patients dealing with severe withdrawal from drugs or alcohol, we offer medication management to ease symptoms and ensure mental health conditions are well-controlled. Our medical team carefully balances medications to help patients focus on recovery.

Our Los Angeles Addiction Treatment Programs

At Healing Treatment Center, clients typically go through two program stages:

  • Detox: Detoxification is a critical first step in many recovery journeys. Our detox programs help patients safely withdraw from drugs or alcohol under medical supervision, allowing them to begin treatment for their mental health conditions once they are stable.
  • Inpatient Residential Treatment: Our residential treatment programs allow patients to stay in a safe, structured environment while they receive 24/7 care. These programs are ideal for individuals who need intensive, round-the-clock support as they address their mental health and addiction issues.

We also offer holistic approaches and tailored treatment plans, incorporating therapies such as yoga, meditation, and nutritional counseling to help patients heal both physically and emotionally.

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What to Expect

At Healing Treatment Center in Sherman Oaks, California, you can typically expect your recovery to move through these stages:

  1. Assessment: We start with a thorough evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan with an appropriate level of care based on your mental health and substance use history.
  2. Detox: Patients undergo medically supervised detox to safely withdraw from substances.
  3. Residential Rehab: Following detox, patients receive 24/7 care, engaging in therapies to treat both mental health and substance abuse.
  4. Aftercare Planning: We create a tailored aftercare plan to support continued recovery.
  5. Continuing Support: Our aftercare programs provide ongoing support to prevent relapse and ensure long-term success.

Unparalleled Recovery with Our Extensive Amenities

We believe that a healing journey should encompass more than just therapy sessions.
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Insurance and Payment Options

Healing Treatment Center works with a variety of insurance plans to help cover the cost of treatment. We also offer financing options and flexible payment plans for individuals who may need additional financial assistance. Our admissions team is available to answer questions about insurance coverage and to help families navigate the payment process.

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FAQs

If the addiction is treated without addressing the underlying mental health condition(s), there is a serious risk of relapse. Symptoms and stressors caused by mental disorders and trauma can easily continue feeding into substance abuse.

The length of treatment varies depending on the individual, but it typically lasts several weeks to a few months. Continued support through aftercare is critical for long-term success.

We treat a range of mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.

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The cost of dual diagnosis treatment depends on factors such as insurance coverage and the level of care needed. Our staff works with clients to explore financing options and make treatment affordable.

Get Compassionate Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Los Angeles

If you or a loved one is struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, the Healing Treatment Center in Sherman Oaks, CA is here to help. Our dual diagnosis treatment programs provide the comprehensive care needed to overcome both conditions. Contact us today to take the first step toward recovery.