Did you know that your mental health can have a direct impact on substance abuse? For example, it’s not out of the ordinary for a person who struggles with a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety to struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. If you fall into this category, you must reach out for help and receive dual diagnosis treatment that you need to recover from your addiction and assistance in navigating through the stress that comes with mental health or behavioral issues.
Dual diagnosis treatment gives you the unique opportunity to address both your addiction to drugs or alcohol and ensure that your mental health needs are up to par. During treatment, you will participate in different forms of therapy through either an inpatient program or an outpatient program. This allows you to learn more about the root cause of your addiction and help you to focus on the steps you need to take toward living a healthier life.
Why Dual Diagnosis Treatment Matters
If you are suffering from a mental health disorder and it goes untreated when you are in alcohol rehab or drug rehab, you put yourself at greater risk of relapsing once you are done with treatment. Instead, when you receive help for both of these severe conditions in your life, you put yourself in a better place both physically and psychologically to overcome your addiction and be able to manage your mental health issues for the rest of your life.
Common Co-Occurring Mental Healing Disorders
There are several co-occurring mental health disorders that a person can suffer from, such as:
Keep in mind that these are only a handful of examples which is why you’re always encouraged to reach out to our treatment team if you know that you’re suffering from a mental health disorder or if there is a possibility that you may have one.
Signs and Symptoms of Dual Diagnosis
Do you have a suspicion that you or a loved one may need dual diagnosis treatment for Coral Springs residents? Here are just a few examples of the signs and symptoms of a co-occurring disorder:
Erratic behavior
Financial problems
Loss of a job
Issues with maintaining relationships with friends or family members
Increased substance abuse
Remember that the Legacy Healing Center team understands the stress and chaos that often comes hand-in-hand with an addiction and a mental health disorder. If you ever need more insight regarding the signs and symptoms of a co-occurring disorder, feel free to reach out to our treatment team so we can provide you with more information.
Why Self Medication Doesn’t Work
Unfortunately, many people struggle with an undiagnosed mental health disorder and mistakenly believe that this is a condition they can manage independently. Instead of turning to a medical professional, they use a combination of drugs or alcohol to mediate how they are feeling. While taking this approach may provide you with temporary relief from how you are feeling, the reality is that drugs and alcohol only exacerbate the mental challenges that you may be facing. Also, you will find that you need to drink or use your drug of choice more just to try to maintain your false sense of “relief.”
Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Coral Springs Residents at Legacy Healing Center
If you are a resident of Coral Springs and need dual diagnosis treatment through a drug rehab or an alcohol rehab program, the Legacy Healing Center team will provide you with the care and support you need. When you’re ready to take this vital step in your life, we encourage you to get in touch with us at 888.534.2295.
Quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) with 15+ years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Read More…
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Valerie Puffenberger is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to her patients. Areas of specialty include: depress ion, anxiety, dual diagnosis. She possesses strong clinical skills enhanced by natural ability to build rapport with patients. She follows evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience,
Phyllis Rodriguez, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Phyllis Rodriguez is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a strong commitment to helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction. With specialized training in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, she takes a holistic, compassionate approach to care.
Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ash Bhatt, MD, MRO is a quintuple board-certified physician and certified medical review officer (AAMRO) bringing over 15 years of experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in Brain Injury Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Adult Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the ABMS.
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