Dual Diagnosis Treatment

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Dual Diagnosis or a "co-occurring disorder" is the technical term for those individuals who are suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder co-existing with an addiction to either drugs or alcohol. Dual diagnosis is more common than you might imagine. According to reports published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA):

• Roughly 50 percent of individuals with severe psychiatric disorders are affected by substance abuse.
• Thirty-seven percent of alcohol abusers and 53 percent of drug abusers also have at least one serious mental illness.
• Of all people diagnosed as mentally ill, 29 percent abuse either alcohol or drugs.

There are a variety of different psychological disorders that can be associated with substance abuse and labeled as a dual diagnosis. At Creative Care, we recognize dual diagnosis as co-occurring disorders which may cover a wide range of problems, such as: Mood Disorders, including Depression and Bipolar Disorder; Anxiety Disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Trauma; as well as Personality Disorders.

Common dilemmas which arise out of the struggle with dual diagnosis include:

• Psychological and Emotional Issues
• Trauma, Childhood Abuse/Neglect
• Depressive Symptoms - Suicidal Thoughts
• Manic Symptoms
• Serious Relationship Problems
• Anxiety and Panic Attacks
• Social Anxiety
• Attention Deficit Symptoms
• Gambling Addiction
• Sexual Addiction
• Unresolved Anger

At Creative Care, our expertise in dual diagnosis allows us to treat individuals who are dealing with more than one diagnosis. Clients who have been through multiple treatment facilities do well at Creative Care due to the integration of treating both addiction and psychological conditions simultaneously. Through this integrated treatment program and by giving both problems the same amount of attention, the best opportunity for successful recovery is realized.

Whether you realize it or not, co-occurring disorders have a major negative impact on life. Our treatment approach focuses on one-on-one care, which includes Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Therapy, and enables us to treat clients with our unique approach for which Creative Care is known. We recognize that each client comes to us with an individual set of needs, which must be addressed differently. Our success in this arena has lead to clients seeking our services from all over the world; furthermore, our experience in providing flexible programming while maintaining structure and continuity has made us the choice for many treatment centers as well as health care professionals.

If you or a loved one is suffering from a dual diagnosis or a co-occurring disorder please contact Creative Care now at 800-832-3280.

For more information about our program, call us today at 800-832-3280.