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What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized approach to helping individuals who are dealing with both substance abuse issues and mental health disorders simultaneously. It recognizes the interconnected nature of these challenges and aims to address them comprehensively.

People with dual diagnosis face a unique set of hurdles as their mental health issues and substance use often reinforce each other, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break. For instance, someone with depression might turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with their emotions, and the substance use can, in turn, exacerbate their mental health symptoms. This complex interaction requires a tailored treatment approach.

The primary goal of dual diagnosis treatment is to provide integrated care that addresses both the substance use disorder and the mental health condition concurrently. This involves a team of professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, and counselors, working collaboratively to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

The treatment plan may include various therapeutic modalities, medication management, and support services. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing are commonly used therapeutic approaches. Medications may be prescribed to manage psychiatric symptoms and support the individual's recovery from substance use.

Helpful resources:

• Alcohol and ADHD treatment
• Alcohol and Eating Disorder treatment
• Alcohol and Schizophrenia treatment
• Alcohol and anxiety treatment
• Bipolar disorder and addiction treatment
• Drug addiction and anxiety treatment
• PTSD and addiction treatment
• OCD and addiction treatment

Other dual diagnosis treatment centers within 75 miles of LHRC Reality House:

• Obrien House - Baton Rouge, LA
• Baton Rouge Behavioral Hospital - Baton Rouge, LA
• Capital Area Center For Adult Behavioral Health Addiction Recovery Services - Baton Rouge, LA
• Living Waters Outreach Ministries Of Baton Rouge Llc - Baton Rouge, LA
• Br Area Alcohol And Drug Center Inc - Baton Rouge, LA
• Cenikor Foundation - Baton Rouge, LA
• Capital Area Recovery Program - Baton Rouge, LA
• Salvation Army - Baton Rouge, LA
• Jefferson Oaks Behavioral Health Inc - Baton Rouge, LA
• Lake Wellness - Baton Rouge, LA