Our Sacramento Addiction and Mental Health programs are designed to introduce new habits and wellness techniques you can use to conquer cravings, identify addiction triggers, prevent relapse, and manage co-occurring conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe someone who has both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time.
Another term for dual diagnosis is co-occurring disorder. Mental health disorders include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Substance use disorders can involve alcohol, illicit drugs, or prescription drugs.
People with dual diagnoses often have a difficult time getting the treatment they need. This is because many treatment programs are not designed to address both conditions at the same time. However, Fair Oaks Recovery Center offers treatment programs that can help people with dual diagnoses.
Depression and alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are two distinct but often co-occurring conditions that can significantly impact an individual’s physical and mental health. The relationship between depression and AUDs is complex and bidirectional, meaning that each condition can contribute to the other, creating a cycle that can be challenging to break.
Individuals with PTSD, especially those who have experienced trauma, may misuse opioids to numb emotional pain and distress.
The combination of PTSD and opioid addiction can severely impact mental and physical health, increasing the risk of overdose, suicidal thoughts, and social isolation. Treating both conditions simultaneously through an integrated approach is crucial for long-term recovery.
Someone with an anxiety disorder may misuse prescription medications, such as benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium), in an attempt to alleviate their anxiety symptoms.
This misuse can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, which can further disrupt their mental health.
Individuals with bipolar disorder might misuse drugs like cocaine during manic episodes to intensify their mood, energy, and impulsivity.
Effective treatment requires a comprehensive, integrated approach that addresses both bipolar disorder and cocaine addiction simultaneously. This typically includes mood-stabilizing medications or antipsychotics to regulate bipolar symptoms, along with behavioral therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or contingency management for cocaine addiction.
Some individuals with schizophrenia might use marijuana in an attempt to alleviate their symptoms, as some anecdotal evidence suggests it can provide temporary relief. However, marijuana use can potentially worsen psychotic symptoms and interfere with the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications.
People with eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia, might also engage in the misuse of alcohol to manage their feelings of anxiety, depression, or control.
This combination can exacerbate both the eating disorder and the substance use disorder issue.
While substance abuse and mental illness affect people in similar ways, Fair Oaks Recovery Center provides a meaningful treatment experience that addresses each unique individual. Fair Oaks Addiction Treatment Program includes:
