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About 50 percent of people with a substance use disorder also have a mental health disorder, while the reverse is also true. A dual diagnosis is the term used when a person suffers from drug or alcohol addiction and a mental disorder at the same time.<\/p>\n
Dual diagnosis therapy is available at America’s Rehab Campuses to help people successfully recover from and manage both conditions.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ondSGamZZCc” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ locked=”off”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_cta title=”Dual Diagnosis Treatment” button_url=”tel:%20833-272-7342″ button_text=”833-272-7342″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#0c71c3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Speak to one of our treatment consultants today about dual diagnosis treatment at America’s Rehab Campuses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A dual diagnosis is also known as co-occurring disorders, or comorbidity. Dual diagnosis therapy is made up of\u00a0several behavioral therapies<\/a>\u00a0that are customized for each individual patient based on factors such as the person\u2019s age and the substance being misused. These therapies are also sometimes combined with medications that treat both the substance use disorder and mental health disorder.<\/p>\n Therapies that may be used as part of dual diagnosis therapy include:<\/p>\n Addiction is considered a mental health disorder due to the way it\u00a0changes the brain<\/a>\u00a0both structurally and psychologically. Addiction can replace your basic needs and priorities with those that are more harmful and surround drug use. For example, someone addicted to alcohol may spend their entire paycheck on alcohol even though their rent or mortgage payment may be past due.<\/p>\n Impulsive behaviors such as these can be extremely difficult to control when you\u2019re struggling with addiction. Those with mental health disorders share similar struggles when it comes to controlling impulses. The most common mental health disorders experienced by those with a dual diagnosis include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.<\/p>\n Chronic use of drugs and alcohol can trigger chemical imbalances in the brain that increase the risk for mental health disorders. For instance, long-term use of opioids can prevent your brain from\u00a0producing dopamine<\/a>\u00a0on its own. Dopamine is a brain chemical associated with feelings of reward, pleasure, and happiness. When your brain stops producing dopamine, you may suffer depression due to not finding pleasure in things that once made you happy.<\/p>\n On the other hand, mood and anxiety disorders can often lead to addiction, especially when people use drugs and alcohol in an effort to numb or \u201ccure\u201d their symptoms. For example, someone who suffers from depression may turn to alcohol or stimulants, like meth and cocaine, to feel better about themselves. Relying on drugs and alcohol to improve symptoms of mental health disorders on a regular basis can eventually lead to dependence and addiction.<\/p>\n With dual diagnosis therapy, you can identify your personal triggers and learn strategies for overcoming them so you face a reduced risk for relapse. You\u2019ll also achieve improved mental health and learn healthier ways to cope with stress and other symptoms of your mental health disorder.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#0c71c3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”20px” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n America\u2019s Rehab Campuses offers\u00a0dual diagnosis therapy\u00a0that we tailor to each individual patient. Our treatment program begins with a biopsychosocial and medical evaluation by one of our medical doctors and a psychologist. Your dual diagnosis therapy may include drug detox, medication-assisted treatment, inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization, or outpatient rehab.<\/p>\n Fill out our insurance verification form<\/a>\u00a0today or call 833-272-7342<\/a> to learn more about your benefits and deductibles for addiction treatment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dual Diagnosis Treatment About 50 percent of people with a substance use disorder also have a mental health disorder, while the reverse is also true. A dual diagnosis is the term used when a person suffers from drug or alcohol addiction and a mental disorder at the same time. Dual diagnosis therapy is available at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":8937,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4810"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4810\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.americasrehabcampuses.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What Is Dual Diagnosis Therapy?<\/h2>\n
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