What happens when the chemicals that allow relief from symptoms of mental health concerns cause impairments that prevent people from functioning? People with mental health issues are especially vulnerable to developing unhealthy chemical dependencies. Drug interactions are complicated. And it’s hard to know who to trust. At Crestview, we view medication management as an essential part of the addiction recovery and drug rehabilitation process along with dual diagnosis treatment.
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
Dual diagnosis treatment helps people deal with addiction and other psychiatric disorders. It’s very common for people to suffer from both addiction and other mental health issues. In fact, addiction itself falls into the category of a mental health concern.
Portland Dual Diagnosis Rehab
Addiction typically doesn’t develop for no reason. In many cases, it occurs because of other underlying mental health conditions. Going to rehab to simply treat addiction does nothing to solve the problem. In fact, not dealing with the source often leads to relapse.
A good dual diagnosis treatment center provides treatment from highly qualified clinicians with a track record of helping people change their lives for the better. A Portland dual diagnosis rehab addresses underlying mental health issues, addiction, and mental health concerns that developed after a person became addicted. The goal is to give people lasting help that isn’t possible without treating both issues.
How Common Are Co-occurring Mental Disorders?
Not everyone who suffers from addiction has a co-occurring disorder. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), nearly 7.9 million people had co-occurring mental disorders in 2014. However, this number is steadily increasing. A few of the concerns we commonly treat at Crestview include the following:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
Out of the 7.9 million people in this country who suffer from mental health concerns, approximately 4.1 million, or more than half of them are men. Research also shows that there’s an increase in the number of young adults who are developing co-occurring disorders. Whether a person starts using drugs as a study aid, pick-me-up at work, pain reliever, or cure for insomnia, certain people are not prepared for how quickly drugs can take over their lives.
Family History and Drug Addiction
Everyone wants to believe that they are impervious to the flaws of their family members, especially if they have seen the consequences of a loved one’s addiction. Having a family history of addiction is nothing to be ashamed of, but it is something to be aware of. We know that people who drink and use drugs around their children are more likely to pass these habits along to the next generation. People who have a history of mental illness in their families, for instance, are more likely to develop problems themselves. Breaking the cycle of addiction often starts when people are willing to attend rehab.
What Is Trauma-Informed Care?
Trauma-informed care is an approach to treating people with substance use disorder who are dealing with unhealed trauma. Support services are designed with that in mind. Trauma-informed care is based on five principles, safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, and empowerment. These are put into practice in all phases of treatment at Crestview.
Managing Mental Health and Addiction Concerns
Just because you suffer from multiple disorders doesn’t mean that you’re out of luck. You can get the help that you need to overcome addiction and underlying problems at Crestview Recovery. We offer dual diagnosis treatment for all of our clients. Some of our other programs include:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Intensive outpatient program
- Aftercare
Learn what it takes to become drug-free. Fight back against co-occurring diseases, and give yourself a chance at a normal life. Call us today at 866.262.0531 to get started.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
