Substance use disorder can happen for many reasons. Sometimes, mental illness is the cause of addiction. Other times, addiction can lead to the development of mental health disorders. In all cases of addiction and mental illness, both conditions need proper treatment in order for a person to recovery. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, our team works closely with you to create this type of treatment plan. For more information on our specialized dual diagnosis treatment programs, contact us today.
How Common Is Addiction and Mental Illness?
Statistics on addiction and mental illness vary, but the National Institute on Mental Health states 20.2 million adults in the U.S. had substance use disorder in 2014. Of those, 7.9 million of them also have mental health disorders of some type. These disorders may include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic disorder, or other mental illnesses.
Today, we know that many men and women with mental illness may have a genetic predisposition for it. That means their genetic makeup makes them more likely to struggle with mental health disorders. This can mean that some people who start to use alcohol or drugs consistently may develop a mental health disorder as a result.
Other times, mental health disorders develop first. You may be struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder or depression and turn to drugs to help you manage the symptoms you feel. In other cases, you may be anxious all of the time. A drink here and there may seem to take the edge off.
Why Dual Diagnosis Treatment Is Essential
If you have an addiction and mental illness, treatment for both at the same time is necessary. This type of treatment is called dual diagnosis recovery. It is the process of managing both the substance use disorder you have alongside your mental illness. It allows you to have stability in both your mental health and your physical health, allowing you to rebuild your wellbeing.
Our team can help you to develop this type of robust and healthy future by offering a comprehensive range of treatment options. Your treatment may include:
- Men’s drug addiction rehab
- Women’s drug addiction rehab
- PTSD treatment programs
- Depression treatment programs
- Bipolar treatment programs
We complete treatment through a combination of evidence-based and holistic therapies designed to help you break your physical dependency. Many men and women need medications to manage their mental illness. These medications work to balance chemicals and hormones in the body, contributing to your symptoms. Our team can offer that type of stability to you.
When you use our services, including our partial hospitalization treatment or traditional outpatient treatment, you’ll regain control over both aspects of your health. With this type of balance comes an improved outlook on your future. It all starts by reaching out for help.
Explore Recovery and Stability with Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center
With the help of a dual diagnosis treatment program, your addiction and mental illness can be a thing of the past. Our programs use a combination of evidence-based and holistic treatment programs. The combination of these therapies in dual diagnosis treatment gives you the highest chance for recovery. A few of our therapies include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Trauma therapy
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
Addiction and mental illness do not have to define your future. You can properly manage both of these challenges in a meaningful way, reducing your risk of living a complicated, hard life. The first step is to get help from a licensed therapist. Our team at Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center is readily available to help you find that support. To get started, call us at 855.746.3633 for immediate help.
