A dual diagnosis is a diagnosis of a co-occurring addiction and mental health disorder. This could be an occurrence of both a drug and alcohol addiction along with a bipolar disorder, or a gambling addiction combined with clinical depression. It may be many things all co-occurring at the same time, with particular disorders making other issues worse or even stimulating them. For example, someone's alcohol abuse might be stimulated by their desire to self-medicate because of their depression or anxiety. A person might be suffering from depression because of their substance use. It often requires professionals to ascertain the causes of each of the disorders the individual is battling and work out a treatment plan that will successfully address both at the same time so that the person can lead a sober and mentally healthy life.
This is where dual diagnosis drug rehab in Gorham comes in. Having someone receive drug treatment at one facility and having the person go to a mental health specialist at a separate facility isn't convenient or ideal. The most successful dual diagnosis drug and alcohol recovery facilities can work on both co-occurring disorders in one setting simultaneously. Long term inpatient rehab is most effective for clients with more serious addictions and mental health disorders, because these clients benefit most in an atmosphere which is full immersion and where there are no time limits on their rehabilitation.
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