Many people who struggle with addiction are also experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, or any number of other psychological concerns. When an individual is living with both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, scientists and clinicians refer to this as a dual diagnosis, sometimes called co-occurring disorders.
Dual diagnosis addiction treatment is the practice of treating mental illness and addiction simultaneously. According to the Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), pairing targeted treatments for mental health with evidence-based methods for helping people overcome substance use disorders:
- Individual counseling program
- Individual counseling program
- Individual counseling program
- Individual counseling program
- Individual counseling program
As such, dual-diagnosis treatment is considered to be the gold standard of addiction treatment models.
How to treat it?
Our dual diagnosis treatment
Our dual diagnosis treatment centers in Jacksonville, Florida, have addiction treatment specialists available to regularly monitor the progress of individuals. Each member of our multidisciplinary team participates in the creation of a unique mental health treatment program. We create these plans based on the specific needs of each client we see. Our team understands that while dual diagnosis is common, everyone experiences their disorders differently. Lakeview Health’s board-certified doctors make every attempt to use non-addictive medications for mental health symptoms. Our board-certified psychiatrists will work with you to ensure prescribed medications are properly administered and helping with mental health symptoms. Our team also works with clients to teach proper coping skills, life skills, and stress management in order for them to properly care for their mental health instead of reaching for harmful substances.
A few of the most common mental health disorders often linked to substance abuse are listed below. Follow each link to learn more about how our team of certified mental health professionals address each according to each individuals unique needs: