Dual Diagnosis | Treatment

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Dual diagnosis occurs when a person has a psychological or psychiatric disorder that is coupled with a drug or alcohol problem with both issues occurring at the same time.  Don’t wait to get the treatment that will meet all of your recovery needs. For immediate assistance in finding a reputable addiction treatment center call us toll-free at 1-800-943-0566.  Operators are standing by day and night to take your confidential call.

Dual diagnosis treatment is a type of treatment that should be provided in all addiction treatment centers today. With over 50% of those admitted to addiction treatment centers being dually diagnosed, it would be a precursor to relapse if this form of treatment was not provided.

Some examples of a patient who is in need of dual diagnosis treatment would be a person suffering from drug addiction and depression, an eating disorder and bipolar disorder or alcoholism and anxiety disorder. In all of these cases, specialized treatment must be provided if long-term recovery is to be realized.

Many people ask the question of which disorder should be treated first and the answer is that both disorders should be treated concurrently. While the person might be in detox for drug addiction, as soon as a mental health issue is identified it should be intervened upon by a board certified psychiatrist trained in addiction medicine.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers

Dual diagnosis treatment can be provided in an outpatient or inpatient facility with the decision depending upon a variety of factors. Some guidelines you can use when choosing the proper treatment center may be;

  1. Whether drug use, abuse or addiction is present
  2. How long has the person been using?
  3. How much has the person been using?
  4. What is the frequency of use?
  5. Does the person require detox?
  6. The severity of the mental health problem
  7. Does a strong support system exist?
  8. Is the person a danger to themselves or to others?

Not all treatment centers are the same, just as no two individuals are the same. Patients might require detox, as well as, adjusting to medication to manage their mental health symptoms. It takes time to adjust to the medications prescribed and many patients develop a compulsion to discontinue the medication and return to their drug of choice. For this reason, an inpatient center proves to be the most effective method of treatment for this type of disorder.

Dual diagnosis treatment centers are not inexpensive, so if you happen to have health insurance let us find one which provides quality treatment and accepts your insurance. If the treatment center you contact does not, we can offer our assistance to help you find one that does on a nationwide basis, or find you one that is affordable on a private pay basis.

In either case, our professional staff has a database of the premier dual diagnosis treatment centers located throughout the United States. Allow us to find you treatment that will be custom designed to match your recovery needs. Call us now at 1-800-943-0566.  The call is free and confidential with operators standing by 24 hours a day.