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Do I need a dual diagnosis rehab program?
By Newport Coast | December 21, 2007
This question isn’t always easy to answer.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a psychological disorder other than addiction, and then find yourself addicted to alcohol or other drugs, you definitely need to attend a dual diagnosis rehab program.
Just because you haven’t been diagnosed with a psychological disorder doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. Often, psychological disorders like depression and anxiety go undiagnosed, so it’s smart to consult a psychiatrist if you’re unsure.
At any end, some dual diagnosis rehab programs are equipped to treat patients suffering from co-occurring disorders as well as patients suffering from addiction alone. Newport Coast Recovery is an example of one of these facilities; NCR runs a men’s dual diagnosis rehab program that has a well trained staff to deal with various issues.
Generally, dual diagnosis rehab programs work with patients better in the sense that the individual as a whole is treated, not just the addiction in isolation. This is similar to holistic rehab principals, which aims to treat more than just the disorder itself.
There’s a good chance you need to be treated for a co-occurring disorder in a dual diagnosis rehab program if you’ve ever believed you might be afflicted with psychological disorders like depression, anxiety or ADHD, etc. If you attend a dual diagnosis drug rehab program, you’ll likely be given access to therapists who can use the DSM IV criteria to formally let you know if you’re suffering from any other disorders.
If you do have co-occurring disorders and fail to properly address them all, the rehab process will likely end in relapse. It’s best to play it safe and either attend a dual diagnosis rehab facility or consult a mental health professional (psychiatrist or psychologist) prior to entering drug or alcohol rehab.
Topics: Dual Diagnosis Rehab (for co-occurring disorders) |