WHAT EXACTLY IS DUAL-DIAGNOSIS?
WHY DUAL-DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT MATTERS
Dual Diagnosis is a term used for those who suffer from a psychological or behavioral illness concurrent with alcohol or drug addiction. In most cases, one condition contributes to, or worsens, the symptoms of the other condition. For example, if you have a psychological disorder, you may start using drugs or alcohol to cope with their symptoms. Or alternatively, your substance abuse may be a catalyst for the symptoms of an underlying mental condition.
According to DualDiagnosis.org, 4 million Americans over the age of 18 who have a mental health disorder also struggle with a co-occurring alcohol or drug dependency. However, only a small fraction of these people seek professional help to overcome their addiction and receive treatment for the illness. It is important that you reach out due to the severe effects both conditions can have on you. We know it will be hard to reach out, but help is available. At Zen Recovery, we offer a dual-diagnosis program located in beautiful Southern California. Our program consists of different therapies to allow you to get to the root of your addiction and beat treated for both conditions simultaneously.