Overcoming addiction or a mental health disorder is already intensely challenging. However, those living with dual diagnosis are tasked with addressing both a mental health disorder and substance use disorder (SUD) simultaneously, complicating the recovery journey. These challenges are often intimately intertwined, and despite the unique challenges of dual diagnosis, it is surprisingly common. Around 21.5 million adults across the United States are living with both an addiction and some kind of mental health disorder. While overcoming the combined challenges of mental health needs and substance abuse simultaneously is difficult, Thrive Treatment is available to help you or your loved one take the first step toward comprehensive, effective healing.
Dedicated dual diagnosis treatment at Thrive Treatment is a specialized, personalized program that addresses both mental health needs and substance abuse in tandem. However, there is never just one way to experience dual diagnosis, and effective dual diagnosis treatment can adapt to your various personal challenges. Anxiety and alcohol use, bipolar disorder and depression, prescription drug use and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and any other combination of a mental health disorder and addiction can all constitute a dual diagnosis. Because these challenges can lead to varying personal experiences and needs, effective dual diagnosis treatment at Thrive Treatment is a highly personalized journey.
Dual diagnosis treatment includes a personalized treatment plan, integrated care, and access to a community of professionals and peers. Thrive Treatment is also committed to the entire continuum of care, helping you from your first step into detox throughout residential, partial hospitalization, sober living, and outpatient care.
Both the disease of addiction and mental health disorders can have a profound effect on your daily life. Individuals, families, and communities can all be impacted by either of their effects. However, in dual diagnosis, these challenges can often worsen until professionally addressed and are not challenges that will simply go away with time.
Use of alcohol or drugs can worsen already present feelings of anxiety or depression, which can, in turn, inform attempts to self-medicate with these same addictive substances. This dangerous cycle of substance abuse and mental health needs can be exceptionally challenging to break. However, it is possible, and dual diagnosis treatment can address many of these challenges through new skills and opportunities like:
Thrive Treatment takes a holistic approach to dual diagnosis treatment, helping to do more than address a collection of symptoms. Rather, we explore the interconnected nature of dual diagnosis while providing opportunities for personal growth and new skills throughout each step of your recovery.
Despite the unique challenges that dual diagnosis can present, it can still be difficult to commit to dedicated treatment. Addressing these barriers can empower you or your loved one to engage in the effective treatment necessary for change. Some common barriers include:
However, other barriers may also result from past misdiagnosis. For some, the signs and symptoms of addiction can mask equally prevalent mental health disorders or even mimic their symptoms, making effective diagnosis complicated.
These barriers are difficult to overcome. Professionals at Thrive Treatment can always talk to you about your unique challenges and needs before committing to any kind of treatment program to ensure that you feel comfortable and supported when taking this important first step.
At Thrive Treatment℠ we accept most private insurance plans and we are in network with Cigna, Optum, Magellan, First Health, and Anthem Blue Cross. Additional payment options are available so don’t hesitate to give us a call so we can get you the help that you need.
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Finding effective and personalized treatment for overcoming dual diagnosis can be challenging. Thrive Treatment is committed to personalizing your mental health, alcohol, and drug treatment. With personalized and compassionate care available at multiple locations across Los Angeles, California, we can help you identify the signs and symptoms of addiction and mental health disorders and empower you to take your first step toward sustainable change.
Overcoming addiction or mental health disorders is always possible. Each of our programs is designed to treat the whole self and instill the skills needed to look beyond addiction and mental health recovery and toward your personal goals in healing.
Our integrated treatment means addressing mental health needs and addiction recovery needs simultaneously for the most comprehensive approach to dual diagnosis treatment. Education about how mental health and substance use inform each other, as well as effective strategies for treating them at the same time, is all available under one roof. This integrated approach also blends individual and group therapy together to help you become a part of our effective healing community.
Our expert staff is also available to treat all of your needs in one place. This kind of integration can help you stay on track and focused on your personal goals while receiving consistent, effective support.
Each of our programs is backed by evidence-based therapeutic options. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) make up the cornerstone of many treatment programs. However, many other therapeutic models are available for you to explore to help you find your best approach to healing and change. This includes:
Each of these modalities is further supported by an array of holistic healing opportunities to create a comprehensive approach to overcoming mental health disorders, addiction, or a combination thereof.
Blending evidence-based therapies with holistic treatment options is the basis for creating a truly transformative approach to treating dual diagnosis. Access to a variety of options empowers you to find the treatment options that are best for you, ensuring your efforts in recovery are spent on the things that truly make a difference. At Thrive Treatment, we offer many different options for you to explore, including:
Overcoming dual diagnosis is about much more than learning the signs and symptoms of mental health disorders or addiction. Rather, it is about holistic healing that helps you achieve your goals beyond sobriety and healing for a truly fulfilling daily life. These options can also be adjusted at any time, helping you pivot between therapies and opportunities to find your most effective recovery path.
Our dual diagnosis treatment center in Los Angeles, California offers evidence-based, gender-specific programming to Los Angeles residents and out-of-state guests who are truly looking to recover from the disease of addiction and co-occurring mental illnesses. Through our integrated therapies & programming we are able to get to the root of addiction & mental health issues. We offer the following treatment services to aide in your path to recovery.
Healing from dual diagnosis is a lifelong journey, and maintaining the healthy and effective transformations made in detox and residential care takes daily effort. However, Thrive Treatment offers continued access to aftercare support to help you manage your healing practices and continue to develop strategies even as an alumnus. New stresses can always arise, and Thrive Treatment is always available to help you overcome new stresses and triggers for a sustainable, healthy life.
Those living with dual diagnosis can be at an increased risk of relapse, especially if both mental health and addiction are not being treated together. Thrive Treatment begins working on effective relapse prevention skills and education from your first step into dual diagnosis treatment and is always available to help you continue to develop these skills outside our walls. Education about the effects of mental health disorders, addiction, their connections, and signs and symptoms of stress is all a part of your comprehensive healing journey.
Access to a community of peers can also provide new ideas and strategies for overcoming stresses and hurdles throughout your journey, all while providing a place of acceptance and belonging in your recovery journey. Knowing the signs to be aware of, employing mindfulness practices to identify changes, and working with professionals in outpatient aftercare programs can all be essential elements of effective relapse prevention.
New stresses can also come from many places. Throughout your healing, workplace challenges may arise, or new stresses in life can affect you in unexpected ways. Relationships can change, and new life events can bring old memories and new challenges alike. We continue to work with you to employ effective coping strategies, stress-reduction techniques, mindfulness strategies, and more to identify potential triggers throughout any stage of healing.
Thrive Treatment also offers opportunities to continue engaging with us and our healing community, meaning you never have to face new challenges alone. Learning to identify triggers and having a place to fall back on at any time is a combination that can truly celebrate a sustainable, transformed lifestyle in dual diagnosis treatment.
Thrive Treatment offers a unique and personal approach to healing, developing a treatment plan for you depending on your unique challenges and constantly adjusting to what works best throughout your treatment. Our wide range of therapeutic options and accepting community make it a great place to explore what sustainable and comprehensive healing means to you, with multiple locations to meet you where you are in your recovery.
There is no replacement for professional dual diagnosis treatment, and talking to us about how we can personalize your program can be the best way of deciding when to take that first step.
Each journey with a dual diagnosis will be unique, and the challenges will vary from person to person. However, with the widespread experiences of major depressive disorder (MDD) or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), these make up a significant portion of mental health diagnoses. It is also common for those living with these disorders to use alcohol or marijuana to self-medicate, making these common dual diagnosis pairings.
Evidence-based treatment like CBT has been effective in addressing many needs throughout mental health and substance abuse treatment. However, supplementing these proven therapies with personalized experiential therapies and holistic options can provide the most robust plan for treating dual diagnosis.
The use of medication throughout dual diagnosis is done on an individualized basis. For some, antidepressants and mood stabilizers may be used, while others may benefit from medications to address withdrawal symptoms when stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. There is no one, single medication that is applicable across all instances of dual diagnosis, nor will everyone overcoming dual diagnosis necessarily engage in medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Yes, insurances typically cover treatment for addiction as well as mental health treatment. However, the exact coverage of each different insurance plan will vary. Talking to your insurance provider or working with Thrive Treatment to navigate the world of insurance can help you understand your coverages and benefits before beginning your healing journey.
Overcoming dual diagnosis takes a personalized, professional approach, and we at Thrive Treatment can create a program that fits you and your needs and goals for a sustainable, sober future. Call us today at (855) 232-1344.
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