dual diagnosis treatment
center in Michigan

For many years, the concept of dual-diagnosis (co-occurring disorder) treatment was not common in the medical community. Until recently, there was a strong belief that someone with a dual diagnosis should address each concern separately, in separate treatment programs geared towards either mental health or addiction treatment. The misconception tied to this train of thought centers on how closely intertwined mental health and addiction are. Although one does not necessarily directly cause the other, they share many symptoms. The desire to alleviate the symptoms of one frequently results in experiencing symptoms of the other, and trying to detox from substances often leads to new or worsening mental health symptoms. 

Fortunately, dual diagnosis is viewed much differently today. The medical and mental health treatment communities now understand that addiction and mental health are not separate struggles but deeply connected physically, behaviorally, and psychologically. Consequently, the best outcomes are often achieved when programs integrate mental health and addiction treatment models into a comprehensive, evidence-based program. 

When you have a dual diagnosis, it means you have both a substance abuse disorder (addiction) and a mental health diagnosis. Dual diagnosis conditions often share overlapping symptoms, which means it is nearly impossible (and highly impractical) to treat one condition without addressing the other. The best option for treating dual diagnosis is to complete a program at a Michigan treatment facility where treatment professionals like those at Liberty House are trained to address co-occurring disorders. Dual diagnosis treatment is crucial as it ensures the individual and their treatment team focus on all areas of the problem. This encompassing focus provides the most comprehensive opportunity for recovery. 

Dual diagnosis programs in Michigan, like Liberty House, identify and address mental health concerns that you might struggle with and the psychological and behavioral factors that may have led to maladaptive coping behaviors such as self-medicating. Often, this is how a substance use disorder first develops in these cases. Dual diagnosis treatment can help you learn more about the challenges of self-medicating while providing education on healthier, safer coping strategies to use both in treatment and as part of long-term recovery. Dual diagnosis programs integrate evidence-based traditional therapies with alternative treatment models such as meditation, massage, and yoga to provide the most comprehensive treatment program possible. During your stay at Liberty House, you will participate in various forms of therapy, including individual, group, and family sessions that address both your mental health and addiction treatment needs and goals.