Co-occurring Disorders
Address substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders. We will take most insurance plans.
Substance Use And Co-occurring Disorders Rehab
When someone suffers from an addiction and a mental health condition at the same time, these are known as co-occurring disorders. Addressing them simultaneously and exploring their relationship can improve treatment outcomes and help individuals achieve long-term recovery. At Evolve Recovery, we offer co-occurring disorders treatment to help you optimize your whole-body health.
Addiction and Mental Health Connection
Addiction and mental health challenges are closely linked. They both involve changes to the brain and can be rooted in similar risk factors, including genetics, trauma, and stress.
They can also create a serious cycle of exacerbation, where individuals use substances to temporarily relieve the painful effects of their mental distress, or suffer from mental symptoms on account of their substance use. For instance, someone might drink to relieve anxiety but find that alcohol deepens their depression.
Both addiction and mental health conditions can alter an individual’s brain structure and impact the way it functions. This can lead to marked changes in mood, behavior, and cognition. m our treatment facility, you’ll be on a path toward lasting recovery.
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders are addictions and mental health disorders that occur at the same time. This is also called a dual diagnosis.
While it’s possible to treat these conditions independently, exploring the interconnectivity of the symptoms and addressing them simultaneously can help individuals achieve the most benefit from their treatment program. Integrated therapies used to treat both substance use and mental health disorders include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Common Dual Diagnosis Conditions
Some of the most common co-occurring disorders include alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression, opioid addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and stimulant addiction and eating disorders.
The following mental health conditions are often associated with an uptick in substance use due to their roots in trauma, self-medication, and genetics:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, PTSD)
- Personality disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Individuals suffering from these conditions may attempt to self-medicate through alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, or other substances. While this might offer short-term relief, it can also lead to addiction.
Why Integrated Treatment Is Essential
Recovery is more successful when practitioners take an integrated approach, helping individuals understand how their conditions are related and the steps they can take to break free from both disorders.
Dual diagnosis treatment works because these disorders feed off one another, creating a deeply painful cycle that is difficult for conventional therapy to fully address. A therapist trained in this capacity will be able to see the connections between the conditions and offer practical, actionable solutions to help clients address them simultaneously.
Otherwise, healing in just one area increases a client’s likelihood of relapse. For instance, someone might stop drinking after completing an addiction treatment program, but feel triggered to drink due to lingering symptoms of depression. This can make it more difficult to stick to their treatment plan.
Integrated behavioral health treatment alleviates related symptoms and improves the individual’s quality of life. This helps them make the best use of their time in therapy and creates a foundation for long-term recovery.
How Dual Diagnosis Treatment Works
When you visit Evolve Recovery for dual diagnosis treatment, we’ll begin by conducting a private evaluation with you to learn more about your current health, your medical background, and the symptoms you’re experiencing. We’ll use these insights to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Your treatment will include a combination of individual and group therapy to help you address all aspects of your physical, metal, and behavioral health. During your sessions, you’ll explore your dual diagnosis, learn skills to help you optimize your mental health, and develop valuable relapse prevention skills to resist drug and alcohol use.
Therapy Modalities Used
Our trained medical staff uses CBT, DBT and other evidence-based therapy modalities to treat clients with co-occurring disorders. These sessions encourage open communication and emotional exploration, allowing you to dive deeply into the conditions you’re facing and learn practical skills for recovery.
All of our sessions are held in comfortable, confidential therapy rooms. We encourage self-exploration and offer peer support as you work through these challenging issues.
We also offer family counseling to help your loved ones take an active role in your recovery. Your treatment plan will include at least one of these sessions, designed to help your family reconnect and rebuild relationships that may have been impacted by your co-occurring disorders.
Medication Management
As necessary, we can prescribe safe, FDA-approved medications to relieve the symptoms of your conditions. We can also provide medication management services to help you with any prescriptions you’re currently taking. Making sure you have the correct medications at the proper dosages can improve your health and prevent you from seeking additional relief through harmful substances.
Long-Term Recovery and Stability
Our goal at Evolve is to help you achieve long-term recovery from your co-occurring conditions. This means we go beyond addressing your short-term symptoms, providing you with the life skills you need to establish new habits that last. As you live on our campus, you’ll have the opportunity to put those skills into practice.
Routine and stability are built into your days, helping you establish a sense of accountability and responsibility. When you’re not in treatment, you can still nourish your body and mind through our on-site amenities.
We’ve carefully designed our facilities to be as welcoming as possible, providing all the comforts of home in a substance-free environment. When you’re not resting and reflecting in your cozy bedroom, you can watch TV or play games in our lounge areas, exercise in our fitness center, or enjoy some fresh air on our outdoor patios. We also provide three nutritious, chef-cooked meals and healthy snacks are always available.
Actively engaging in these on-campus activities helps you prepare for life outside of rehab. We encourage plenty of rest, reflection, and recreation to strengthen your mental health and holistically complement your conventional therapies.
Aftercare and Mental Health Support
When you’re ready to step down from inpatient mental health and addiction rehab, we’re ready to help. We offer an extensive aftercare planning process to support your mental health and prevent you from relapsing once you leave our facility.
We can connect you with trusted local outpatient providers who can continue working with you on a more flexible basis. This way, you can maintain your progress while living at home and attending to your personal and professional responsibilities. You’ll also join our growing Evolve Alumni Network, where you can connect with peers, share updates, and receive ongoing support.
Admissions and Getting Started
Our admissions team is available around the clock to take your call, answer your questions, and help you get started at Evolve Recovery. We can walk you through the enrollment process, help you arrange transportation, and even share a helpful packing list to make sure you have everything you need.
Insurance validation is an important part of this process. We’re in-network with most private insurance plans, though we do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. We’ll help you understand your coverage and calculate any out-of-pocket expenses you may incur. We can also assist with any documentation you need to arrange time off work, including forms for FMLA, short-term disability, doctor’s notes, and more.
Before you start treatment, we’ll perform an evaluation to learn more about your health, the history of your co-occurring conditions, and your recovery goals. We’ll use this information to create a personalized treatment plan designed around your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis treatment addresses mental health disorders and substance use disorders at the same time. It views these conditions as interrelated, with symptoms that overlap and worsen each other. Clinicians use evidence-based therapies, including CBT and DBT, to treat these disorders simultaneously, unlike older sequential models that address them independently.
Yes. Rehabs that offer integrated dual diagnosis treatment can treat mental health disorders at the same time as addiction. Therapists will help clients explore how these co-occurring conditions started, and understand the correlation they share. Then, they’ll share skills and insights to help address the symptoms of both.
The timeline for your co-occurring disorder treatment will depend on several factors, including your health, the severity of your addiction and mental health condition, and your recovery progress. Most clients remain in our program for several weeks before transitioning to outpatient care.
We’ll use the information from your initial evaluation to determine your treatment duration, and share these details with you before you begin treatment.
Inpatient treatment isn’t always necessary to treat co-occurring conditions, but it is an excellent way to remove outside triggers and distractions as you focus on healing. Some clients with severe co-occurring conditions may require the support and 24/7 care that an inpatient facility provides.