A dual diagnosis is a diagnosis of a co-occurring addiction and mental health disorder. This could be a co-occurring drug and alcohol addiction along with an anxiety disorder, or a gambling addiction coupled with depression. It could be several things all co-occurring at the same time, with certain disorders making other issues worse or even stimulating them. For example, someone's alcoholism might be stimulated by their need to find relief from their anxiety or depression. A person might be suffering from depression because of their drug or alcohol use. It takes a team of professionals to discover the root causes of each of the disorders the individual is struggling with and come up with a treatment plan that will effectively treat both simultaneously so that individuals can lead a drug-free and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
This is where dual diagnosis drug rehab in Lynn comes in. Having the person receive drug rehabilitation at one facility and having to also receive help from a mental health professional at a different program isn't ideal. The most effective dual diagnosis drug rehabilitation facilities can address both co-occurring disorders in one setting and at the same time. Long term inpatient treatment is best for clients with more severe addictions and mental health disorders, because these clients benefit most in an atmosphere where they are fully immersed and where there are no time limits to their recovery.
There are 2 Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programs offering this service in Lynn, MA