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What is Dual Diagnosis?

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Dual diagnosis treatment programs are necessary when a person struggles with co-occurring disorders – a simultaneously existing mental health or physical disorder paired with an alcohol or drug addiction. People who struggle with alcohol or substance use disorders may also struggle with mental health disorders including depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, anxiety, or personality disorders without their knowledge. Over time, the lack of treatment for one condition can exacerbate the other. A dual diagnosis treatment center will be able to identify and treat both disorders instead of just the substance abuse. Intensive treatment at a residential treatment center can help to break the dangerous cycle many find themselves in with co-occurring disorders.

Mental health disorders have unpleasant symptoms, and individuals use alcohol and drugs to self-medicate the disorder because they offer temporary relief from psychological symptoms. However, it makes the mental health issue worse in the long run. Significant distress in an occupation, relationships, finances, and physical health are common in those who have a dual diagnosis. The lack of stability in mood combined with substance use makes it almost impossible to gain control of life. This is why a dual diagnosis should be addressed simultaneously for both the mental health issue and addiction.

Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center in Jacksonville, Florida

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Our dual diagnosis treatment centers in Jacksonville, Florida, have addiction treatment specialists available to regularly monitor the progress of individuals. Each member of our multidisciplinary team participates in the creation of a unique mental health treatment program. We create these plans based on the specific needs of each client we see. Our team understands that while dual diagnosis is common, everyone experiences their disorders differently. Lakeview Health’s board-certified doctors make every attempt to use non-addictive medications for mental health symptoms. Our board-certified psychiatrists will work with you to ensure prescribed medications are properly administered and helping with mental health symptoms. Our team also works with clients to teach proper coping skills, life skills, and stress management in order for them to properly care for their mental health instead of reaching for harmful substances.

A few of the most common mental health disorders often linked to substance abuse are listed below. Follow each link to learn more about how our team of certified mental health professionals address each according to each individuals unique needs:

Dual Diagnosis Program

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Lakeview Health’s multidisciplinary treatment team offers co-occurring disorders treatment programs customized to fit each person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Lakeview Health’s Dual Diagnosis Program Offers:

Doctors, therapists, and nurses work with you, from initial admission to discharge, on an aftercare plan to reduce the risk of re-hospitalizations, additional legal and financial problems, homelessness, suicide, violence, sexual and physical victimization, incarceration, or the development or worsening of serious illness.

Everyone dealing with dual diagnosis – both individuals and loved ones – should understand the importance of mental health medications. Our family therapy program provides this support and level of education so that loved ones are able to be supportive and understanding. Even if you feel better and symptoms have decreased, you cannot stop taking your medications because it increases the risk of a substance use relapse. If you feel like you want to stop your medication, make sure to consult your psychiatrist first.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Benefits

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Dealing with an addiction is always difficult, but those who struggle with more than one issue may find themselves in a uniquely challenging situation. Rehabilitation and recovery from two or more factors, whether that includes drugs, alcohol, prescription medications, or mental illness, requires a custom program. A dual diagnosis treatment program helps high-risk individuals achieve sobriety and break free from their addictions.

Addressing the Role of Mental Illness in Addiction

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A substantial number of individuals who opt to enter our dual diagnosis treatment center in Jacksonville, Florida, struggle with both an addiction and a mental illness or disorder. We know that to fully heal, we must address the psychological aspects of addiction as well as the physiological side. It is widely recognized that mood disorders and mental illnesses increase a person’s vulnerability to addiction. In some cases, drugs may be used as a way to self-medicate. Therefore, it is vital that people struggling with these issues are able to participate in a dual diagnosis treatment program that offers neuropsychological testing and treatment that identifies, recognizes, and appreciates the role of mental illness in addiction.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs Look at Recovery Comprehensively

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Lakeview Health looks at recovery comprehensively. Full recovery means not just pausing drugs or alcohol for a specific period, but adopting a lifestyle where drug use is not a temptation as a result of undiagnosed or misidentified mental illnesses.

A thorough dual diagnosis treatment program is beneficial because it gives you the tools needed to have a lasting recovery. For instance, when depression, anxiety, or panic attacks hit, you will know what you are dealing with because our staff will provide education on identifying the symptoms. Therapists equip you with techniques and tips to handle these psychological side effects, which in turn can reduce the need and desire for drug or alcohol use.

Medications are Prescribed with Addictive Behavior in Mind

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A dual diagnosis treatment program is so vital for some people in regards to prescription medications. Depending on the opioid or substance use disorder in each case, opioids or prescription medications are a major concern and a potential hurdle toward sobriety. However, in a dual diagnosis program, medical professionals are aware of the risks and concerns of prescription medications in the treatment of mental illnesses and disorders. They understand which medications are risky for those who have struggled with drugs or alcohol, and they are cognizant of dosage, increased reliance, and signs of a potential relapse.

Get Help at Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center in Jacksonville, Florida

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When you’re ready to find help at a dual diagnosis treatment center in Florida, you’re ready to reach out to Lakeview Health. Our inpatient treatment center provides serene facilities paired with our team of trained professionals to create the ideal environment for healing and recovery. Through a variety of amenities, services, programs, and therapies, we are able to offer comprehensive treatment in a welcoming and safe space.

Lakeview Health offers comprehensive care for numerous co-occurring conditions, including:

Questions about our dual diagnosis treatment center in Jacksonville, Florida? Contact Lakeview Health today at 866.265.2778.

We currently accept Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. We do not currently accept Medicare, Medicaid, or Florida Blue.

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