About half of those with a substance use disorder (SUD) also have a co-occurring mental health disorder, and vice versa. Mental health struggles can lead to substance misuse. Conversely, substance misuse can open the door to underlying mental health conditions or lead directly to such things as depression or anxiety. It is vital that when there are overlapping disorders, the treatment takes that into account. Both the substance use disorder and mental health condition must be treated simultaneously through specialized dual diagnosis treatment.
Contact Insight Recovery Center in Asheville, NC, to learn more about dual diagnosis treatment. Our staff can provide you with a dual diagnosis definition and answer questions about how that treatment might look for you. It’s easy to connect with us. Call us at 828.826.1376 to begin your journey to recovery.
What Is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis is defined as any diagnosis that includes both a mental health and substance use disorder, known as co-occurring disorders. Since the addiction and the psychiatric diagnosis are inevitably linked, treatment must be simultaneous and coordinated.
Mental health and substance use disorders amplify one another, and each one exacerbates symptoms of the other. The likelihood of someone self-medicating with drugs or alcohol is high, especially when their mental health challenges have not been diagnosed or treated. Some of the mental health conditions that co-occur with addiction include:
- PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and other trauma-related disorders
- Major depressive disorder or generalized depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Compulsive disorders
- ADHD
- Personality disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
If you or someone you care about struggles with addiction and also has a diagnosis of one of the above or shows symptoms of a mental health issue, even if it is not clear to you what it might be, seek professional treatment at a dual diagnosis treatment center.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment at Insight Recovery Center
Treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorders provides you with:
- Dual diagnosis treatment based on expertise in both your disorders and how to treat them in a synchronous approach
- Therapy for both you individually and your family, which offers everyone an opportunity to understand your addiction in concert with your mental health, helping to lower stigma and blame while enabling support and compassion
- Life skills lessons for post-discharge that will help you navigate daily life, recognize and avoid triggers, and feel self-confidence
- Positive long-term outcomes for your mental health and sobriety
Evidence-based, trauma-informed treatments for co-occurring disorders at Insight Recovery Center include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma therapy
- Relapse prevention therapy
You will also have access to other supportive modalities that greatly amplify the positive results of dual diagnosis treatment. These include:
- Acupuncture
- Experiential therapy/adventure therapy
- Equine therapy
- Holistic treatments
- Meditative and mindfulness therapy
- Yoga therapy
- Wilderness therapy
In addition, the support of peers in and outside of 12-step meetings is a large part of why addiction treatment in a quality rehab center has such positive outcomes. When dealing with co-occurring disorders, having peers to provide support, friendship, and mutual accountability is a profound benefit.
Contact Insight Recovery Center Today
Dual diagnosis—what is it, and why is it important? Get answers when you reach out to us at Insight Recovery Center in Asheville, NC. Our staff is experienced, highly trained, and compassionate. We can walk you through the tough questions and the challenging choices ahead. But rest assured, you are on the right path—the path to recovery and mental health.
You can do this, and we can help. It’s easy to connect by reaching out online or calling 828.826.1376. That’s all it takes to begin your healing journey.