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Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems is a mental health and substance abuse rehab center located at 1635 Central Avenue, 1st Floor in the 06610 zip code in Bridgeport, CT. It is operated by the State government. Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems provides buprenorphine maintenance, administers naltrexone and prescribes suboxone. Some of the treatment approaches used by Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems include CBT, relapse prevention treatment and dialectical behavior therapy. Southwest Connecticut Mh Systems provides outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, regular outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. It also provides residential treatment for substance use and inpatient treatment for drug/alcohol addiction and mental health diagnosis. Other addiction treatment offered includes general addiction disorder treatment.
Address: 1635 Central Avenue, 1st Floor, Bridgeport, CT 06610
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Phone #: 203-551-7428
Call (888) 303-2026 to get 24/7 help with 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.
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