DUAL DIAGNOSIS PROGRAM
IN SOUTH FLORIDA
A common misconception about addiction is that a person can stop using substances at any time. But addiction is actually a disease, meaning that the chemical balance in the brain has been profoundly altered. When addiction coincides with a mental health disorder, recovery is even more challenging.
Dual diagnosis treatment is an important form of therapeutic support for those whose addiction is complicated by depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any other mental health disorder. At Principles Recovery Center, our dual diagnosis program has helped countless individuals learn how to achieve stable sobriety and comprehensive mental health.
Why Dual Diagnosis Treatment is Important
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CO-OCCURING MENTAL ILLNESS & ADDICTION
People begin using substances for many reasons, and some people are especially susceptible to addiction, often through no fault of their own. Some people develop addictions after having been exposed to impactful trauma or substance use during their childhood or adolescent years. Others turn to alcohol or drugs in order to cope with intense, ongoing stress. When someone struggles with both addiction and mental health issues, they are considered to have co-occurring disorders, or a dual diagnosis.
When a person suffers from a mental or emotional disorder — e.g., bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, etc. — they inevitably experience symptoms of distress. These symptoms can include drastic mood swings, panicky feelings, a sense of hopelessness or dread, as well as physical symptoms like insomnia, chronic fatigue, poor appetite, and more. When the person isn’t receiving treatment for their disorder, they may turn to substances as a way to cope. Self-medicating for mental and emotional disorders is one of the most common causes of addiction.
The relationship between addiction and mental health can go the other direction, too. Due to substance-induced chemical changes to the brain, ongoing substance addiction can trigger mental health disorders that were not initially at play. Regardless of which came first, addiction and mental health disorders can be successfully treated in a dual diagnosis treatment program.
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MEDICAL DETOXIFICATION
IN DUAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT
For anyone who presents with a severe addiction to substances, regardless of whether they have a dual diagnosis, medical detox is an essential first step. Healthcare professionals will not only help clients safely through withdrawal, but they will also provide necessary medications to help alleviate mental health symptoms. This ensures that the client is emotionally and mentally prepared for the treatment process.
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WHAT ARE COMMON CO-OCCURRING
MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS?
Generalized Anxiety/Panic Disorder
Anxiety and anxiety-related disorders are among the most common comorbid psychiatric disorders. Basically, anxiety-related disorders entail the experience of unpredictable, uncontrollable anxiety, making it extremely difficult to live a normal life. It’s often the case that the anxiety an individual experiences as part of an anxiety disorder is associated with some sort of trigger or stimulus, including social situations and phobias. For these individuals, turning to alcohol or drugs might feel like the fastest and easiest way to relieve their debilitating anxiety.
Bipolar & Mood Disorders
Another disorder that is commonly comorbid with addiction is bipolar disorder. While there’s some variation in the symptoms of bipolar disorder (such as whether the individual is experiencing intermittent depression or aggression) the experience of rapidly and unpredictably cycling moods can be a major impediment to day-to-day life. Thus, an individual who suffers from bipolar disorder may come to the conclusion that using certain types of mind-altering substances would allow them to better balance their moods.
Depression
Depression is commonly comorbid with addiction. Of course, part of the reason depression is so often comorbid with addiction is that depression is widely considered to be the most common of all psychiatric disorders. Similar to how individuals suffering from anxiety may turn to mind-altering substances in an effort to get relief from symptoms of anxiety, individuals who suffer from depression may turn to drugs (particularly stimulants) in hope of alleviating their depression.
Trauma Disorders
Trauma disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can lead to substance misuse and addiction. Trauma disorders can arise when a person experiences or witnesses traumatic events or situations. Ongoing exposure to a traumatic situation, like abuse, can lead to complex PTSD (C-PTSD), in which symptoms of trauma disorder are further compounded. People who suffer from untreated trauma disorders may turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate the painful emotional and mental side effects of the disorder, such as intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, hyperarousal, and emotional numbing.
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If you’re suffering from a dual diagnosis, South Florida offers no better dual diagnosis program than the one at Principles Recovery Center. We believe in teaching life skills that provide gratification and progress within an individual’s life. In order to identify if you or a loved one suffers from a secondary diagnosis, call and receive a free consultation.
For more information about our dual diagnosis program, contact Principles Recovery Center. It’s never too late to seek recovery and discover peace outside addiction.
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