Suffering from addiction can be challenging. However, suffering from addiction and mental health issues simultaneously can be even more daunting. At 1 Solution Wellness in Huntington Beach, we understand the complex nature of dual diagnosis disorders. Our services provide individuals and their families the opportunity to receive education, become informed, and address underlying behaviors and develop new coping mechanisms to successfully manage their disorder and live a productive life.
What is a Dual Diagnosis Disorder?
A person with a dual diagnosis disorder suffers from both a mental illness and a co-occurring substance use disorder. This can include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, thought disorders, personality disorders and more, coupled with addiction to mind-altering substances including alcohol, marijuana, opiates, prescription drugs, and more. With dual-diagnosis, either disorder – substance abuse or mental illness can develop first.
It’s important to understand that dual diagnosis has no limitations and can affect any demographic, any age group and is a serious issue. A Dual Diagnosis disorder affects practically all aspects of an individual’s life, however it is treatable with behavioral, clinical, and pharmacological interventions and individuals can recover.
How is Dual Diagnosis Treated?
The most important factor in treating a Dual Diagnosis disorder consists of treating both issues simultaneously. While addiction and mental health issues do occur together, it does not mean that one caused the other. These two illnesses may be present in tandem due to risk factors they share in common including genetics, trauma, or social factors. In the past there have been many cases that treatment for co-occurring disorders primarily treats one condition but not the other. This can create a high risk for relapse.
It’s crucial that individuals find a facility that will treat both disorders simultaneously as issues that are connected. 1 Solution Wellness uses evidence-based approaches to address substance use disorder and co-occurring psychiatric disorders with individualized attention and care. Each of our highly-qualified staff work in tandem to determine the individual’s complex needs and create the most effective treatment solution. Our broad-range of recovery services addresses the mental, physical, psychological pathologies to interrupt maladaptive patterns and create new, productive and health coping skills.
In addition, our structured and safe environment understands the unique needs of our clients and keeps in mind the autonomy of our clients. We understand finding the right dual diagnosis treatment program can be challenging, however at 1 Solution Wellness you can expect the following:
- A highly-caring and highly-qualified treatment team
- A small staff to patient ratio to cater to the needs of each individual
- Inclusive programming that includes the entire family that provides education, small group meetings, and counseling sessions
- Unparalleled treatment for mental health and substance use disorders
Signs of a Dual Diagnosis
Spotting the signs of a dual diagnosis disorder can be challenging. There can be many combinations of substance use disorder and mental illnesses, so symptoms may vary from person to person. To officially be diagnosed with a Dual Diagnosis, you must be evaluated by a mental health or addiction professional. However, if you don’t need to be a professional to understand that something may not be right. Signs and symptoms of a Dual Diagnosis can include:
- Changes in behavior or mood Loss of interest in activities
- Decline in performance at school or work
- Multiple attempts to quit using substances, but unable to
- Lying, stealing, manipulating
- Increased depression, anxiety or mood swings
- Decline in hygiene
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
Statistics and Facts
- According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health NSDUH), 47 percent of people in the United States struggle with a dual diagnosis disorder.
- Of those individuals it’s far too often that they receive treatment for only one of their disorders. It’s estimated that only 34 percent of these individuals receive mental health treatment, 2 percent enroll in addiction treatment, and only 12 percent receive the treatment they need for both disorders simultaneously.
- Approximately one in three people living with depression also suffer from some form of substance abuse or dependence.
- According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, people with substance-related disorders are twice as likely to suffer from mood disorders.
Finding Help for Dual Diagnosis at 1 Solution Wellness
With the right dual diagnosis treatment in Huntington Beach, California, individuals can find freedom from their mental health issues, substance use disorders and maladaptive patterns. During a client’s stay at our facility, we conduct an assessment to determine the best treatment route and create a plan that is individualized to the complex needs of each person. With a number of services and options to choose from, we create the approach that addiction and mental health treatment only needs to be done once. Reaching out for help is the hardest step. If you or a loved one are suffering from a dual diagnosis disorder, contact us today to discuss treatment options.