Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Tennessee

Dual Diagnosis treatment centers in Tennessee treat Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and mental health conditions at the same time leading to better outcomes for each disorder. Struggling with an addiction can cause several problems in a person’s life. For instance, substance abuse can affect things like close relationships and physical health. In addition, addiction can worsen an existing mental health condition or even cause poor mental health. Many people in recovery have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders—in fact, underlying mental health issues are often a cause of substance abuse. 

What to Expect at Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center in Tennessee

At our dual diagnosis treatment center, clients can expect comprehensive plans that address all areas of their health and well-being. Since poor mental health and addiction are also tied to other areas of a person’s life, it is crucial to address the whole person in recovery. Thus, our clients can expect compassionate and expert care to manage the symptoms of a dual diagnosis.

Signs and Symptoms of a Dual Diagnosis Disorder

According to MedlinePlus, “About half of people who have a mental disorder will also have a substance use disorder at some point in their lives and vice versa.” In addition, these conditions co-occur often because they have similar causes and each disorder can cause the other. Mental health and substance use disorders also have overlapping signs and symptoms.

 

Signs and symptoms of a dual diagnosis include the following:

  • Changes in sleeping or eating habits
  • Significant mood swings
  • Engaging in reckless behaviors
  • Overwhelming feelings of anxiety or guilt
  • Trouble experiencing pleasure
  • Trouble concentrating and making decisions
  • Feeling hopeless and worthless
  • Suicidal thoughts or behaviors

These symptoms are always a cause for concern. Sometimes, symptoms like these can appear for several reasons. For instance, a physical health issue can cause problems with sleeping or eating habits. However, when a person displays symptoms like these and abuses substances, they might have a dual diagnosis disorder.

Most Common Dual Diagnosis Disorders

A person with a mental health disorder might use substances to self-medicate their symptoms. Therefore, depending on the mental health disorder they have, they could gravitate toward substances that alter or mask their symptoms. In addition, some people with medications for mental health disorders misuse their prescriptions for unintended benefits. For instance, someone taking Xanax for anxiety might begin taking additional pills for the euphoric effects of the medication.

Some of the most common dual-diagnosis disorders include:

 

  • Mood Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Social Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia and Schizo-Affective Disorder

Often, substance abuse can mask these symptoms so much that a person might not realize they have a disorder until they begin treatment. During detox, mental health symptoms can appear now that a person doesn’t have substances altering their moods, thoughts, and behaviors. Therefore, it is important to find dual diagnosis treatment when seeking help for a substance use disorder.

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HOW ARE DUAL DIAGNOSIS DISORDERS TREATED?

At our dual diagnosis treatment center in Tennessee, we offer several options for treatment. The best approach is a comprehensive treatment plan that includes several aspects of a client’s health and well-being.

Most treatment plans for a dual diagnosis disorder will include the following elements: 

  • One-on-one counseling and therapy
  • Group therapy sessions
  • Life-skills building
  • Learning healthy ways to cope with stress
  • Medications for withdrawal symptoms and/or mental health disorder
  • Peer recovery groups
  • Creating a structure and routine in life
  • Nutrition and exercise plans
  • Family therapy
  • Detox from alcohol and drugs

Dual diagnosis treatment involves the expertise and compassion of several treatment professionals. That way, each client can benefit in all areas of their lives following treatment.

Benefits of a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center in Tennessee

Our treatment center offers several benefits for those with a dual diagnosis, such as:

  • Better treatment outcomes for both disorder
  • Increase self-esteem and confidence
  • Understanding the underlying causes of addiction
  • Relapse prevention skills
  • Healthy coping mechanisms
  • Peer support
  • Building natural support systems
  • Improve relationships with loved ones

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Tennessee

Chattanooga Detox Center knows that many people with an addiction also have an underlying mental health disorder. For this reason, we offer treatment for dual diagnosis disorders. At our treatment center, clients can begin treatment for both conditions at the same time. After treatment at Chattanooga Detox, we help clients connect to other professionals to provide further treatment for long-term care and recovery. Contact us today to begin dual diagnosis treatment in Tennessee.

Services Offered at Chattanooga Detox Center

The best treatment for a dual diagnosis disorder includes an array of services for a person’s health and well-being. In addition, programs need to include planning for what occurs after treatment. Many centers help by connecting clients to other professionals and peer recovery groups to continue treatment.

At our dual diagnosis treatment center in Tennessee, we offer the following services:

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