Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis is when a person has a psychological disorder and a drug problem occurring simultaneously. In many cases, the psychological disorder exists before the drug or alcohol abuse begins due to using drugs or alcohol for self-medication to treat the symptoms of their psychological disorder. Research also has shown that those with a dual diagnosis are more sensitive to the negative effects of substance abuse then those without a mental illness.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Treatment for a dual diagnosis is best when the team treating a client works together, providing both mental health and substance abuse treatment. This is often called integrated dual diagnosis treatment. It is important for a client with a dual diagnosis to receive integrated dual diagnosis treatment, as it greatly increases their chance of recovery and allows a client to learn more about their drug or alcohol problems, how they interact with medications and mental illness and define what position these substances hold in his or her life.
At Lakeview Health Systems our dual diagnosis treatment stays in pace with each client's progress. Our medication management is carefully constructed to move clients successfully to recovery and prevent relapse. The clinicians providing dual diagnosis treatment design a treatment plan that is specific to each individual, addressing goals for both the substance addition and the client's psychological disorder.
Our dual diagnosis treatment program includes many similar elements to programs for clients without mental illness such as:
- Therapy and group counseling
- Information about medications
- Case management services (education, legal services, and social services)
- Family recovery programs that assist family members and loved ones with the recovery process
- Art and recreational therapies
The dual diagnosis treatment at Lakeview Health Systems offers one of the highest-rated drug rehabilitation programs in the country. Let us help you discover a healthy, substance-free existence. Call us today at 1800-567-4357. All calls are toll-free and strictly confidential.
