Dual Diagnosis - Psychiatric Disorders & Addiction

Co-occurring disorders complicate alcohol and drug addiction treatment.

Dealing with alcohol and drug addiction by itself is difficult enough, but over half of those with addictions also suffer from emotional or psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or other conditions.  If you are one of the millions of people who are dually diagnosed, you must tackle two problems at once.  When only half of the dual diagnosis is treated, symptoms may continue to linger.  The good news is that when they receive integrated dual diagnosis treatment, most people with co-occurring disorders are able to regain their health and emotional stability and lead productive lives. 

A Complicated Illness

Dual diagnosis is not simply a case of one disease added to another; it’s one multiplied by the other!  This makes dealing with either disease a much more complicated matter. 

The psychiatric disorders that often accompany alcoholism and drug addiction include:

 A.  Mood (Affective) Disorders

• Major depression
• Mania
• Bipolar disease

 B.  Anxiety Disorders

 C.  Psychotic Disorders

• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective disorders

However, dual diagnoses can take many forms, so the treatment plan must be as flexible as it is comprehensive and integrated.  Since family members often serve as caregivers, provide social and financial support, and are in a good position to monitor the recovering addict’s progress, it is important that they be included in the treatment program.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment at Enterhealth

To recover fully, a person who is dually diagnosed must receive comprehensive treatment for both problems simultaneously.  That’s why Enterhealth’s experienced clinical team is specially trained to deliver combined psychiatric and substance abuse treatment services.  Enterhealth’s comprehensive treatment for dual diagnosis includes:  treatment for alcohol and drug addiction, treatment for psychiatric illnesses, participation in a 12-Step program, appropriate nonaddicting medication for each illness, and family education and participation for both illnesses.

Enterhealth creates individualized alcohol addiction treatment and drug addiction rehabilitation plans because we know your unique situation calls for an effective one-of-a-kind solution. 

Contact Enterhealth today at 800.388.4601 to schedule an admission or email us at info@enterhealth.com for more information.