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Integrated care that addresses mental health conditions and substance use disorders simultaneously, guided by clinicians with advanced expertise in both. This coordinated approach supports deeper healing, greater stability, and a stronger foundation for long-term recovery.
The Evidence
Why Integration Matters
Of those with addiction also have a mental health condition (SAMHSA)
Both conditions addressed simultaneously from day one
Research shows integrated treatment outperforms sequential approaches
Our Approach
True Integrated Treatment
Most programs claim to treat dual diagnosis but actually treat them separately. Here's how we're different.
One Causes the Other
Mental health conditions can lead to substance use as self-medication. Substance use can trigger or worsen psychiatric symptoms. You cannot treat one without addressing the other.
Same Treatment Team
Your psychiatrist, addiction specialist, and therapist work together, sharing information and aligning on your treatment plan.
Simultaneous Treatment
We address both conditions from day one. No waiting until one is stabilized to treat the other -- they improve together.
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Common Combinations
Conditions We Treat Together
We have experience with virtually every combination of mental health and substance use disorders.
Depression + Alcohol
The most common dual diagnosis combination. We address the cycle of drinking to numb symptoms and symptoms worsening from drinking.
Anxiety + Benzodiazepines
When anxiety medication becomes part of the problem. Careful tapering combined with non-addictive alternatives.
Bipolar + Stimulants
Stimulant use can trigger manic episodes and complicate mood stabilization. Requires careful, coordinated treatment.
Trauma + Opioids
Trauma and pain often intersect. We address both the traumatic experiences and the reliance on substances to cope.
Treatment Components
What Treatment Includes
Psychiatric Care
- •Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- •Medication management (non-addictive options prioritized)
- •Regular psychiatric appointments
- •Coordination with addiction medicine
Addiction Treatment
- •MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) when appropriate
- •Individual and group addiction counseling
- •Relapse prevention planning
- •Substance use education and support
Therapeutic Interventions
- •CBT for both conditions
- •DBT skills training
- •Trauma processing (when applicable)
- •Motivational enhancement therapy
Support Services
- •Family education and therapy
- •Peer support groups
- •Discharge planning
- •Continuing care coordination
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Integrated treatment is the only approach that works long-term. Let's discuss your situation.