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United Community And Family Services is a mental health and addiction rehab center located at 212 Upton Road, Suite C in the 06415 zip code in Colchester, CT. It is operated by a private non-profit organization. Some of the treatment approaches used by United Community And Family Services include brief intervention services, community reinforcement and dialectical behavior therapy. United Community And Family Services provides regular outpatient treatment and outpatient services. It also provides inpatient dual diagnosis treatment and residential treatment for substance abuse. Other addiction treatment offered includes general addiction disorder treatment.
Address: 212 Upton Road, Suite C, Colchester, CT 06415
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Phone #: 860-537-7676
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.