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What is a co-occurring disorder?
There are a variety of reasons why these disorders tend to occur together. Common risk factors applicable to both SUDs and mental disorders include genetics, stress, and trauma. However, a mental disorder opens the door to potential SUDs. People suffering from mental health issues often attempt to self-medicate to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by poor mental health. Sadly, this often fuels the problem. On the other hand, people suffering from SUDs are more likely to develop a mental disorder. This is because prolonged drug abuse can negatively impact brain function, making a person more susceptible to developing a mental disorder.
Why do these disorders occur together?
There are a variety of reasons why these disorders tend to occur together. Common risk factors applicable to both SUDs and mental disorders include genetics, stress, and trauma. However, a mental disorder opens the door to potential SUDs. People suffering from mental health issues often attempt to self-medicate to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by poor mental health. Sadly, this often fuels the problem. On the other hand, people suffering from SUDs are more likely to develop a mental disorder. This is because prolonged drug abuse can negatively impact brain function, making a person more susceptible to developing a mental disorder.
Treatment for co-occurring disorders
While treating patients for CODs has an added layer of complexity, advances in the treatment of substance abuse disorders and mental health have made it possible to address both illnesses collectively. At Daylight Recovery Center, we have helped thousands of people suffering from CODs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recommends an integrated treatment approach. Instead of treating each disorder separately without consideration for the other, we have created custom treatment programs that integrate both substance abuse and mental health interventions.
Patients receive a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in conjunction with motivational incentives. CBT includes private and group therapy sessions, counseling, coping tools, and relapse prevention. Motivational incentives include science-based, integrative services such as massage therapy, meditation, chiropractic, auriculotherapy, and nutrition education. Our goal is to treat each patient in their entirety, meaning treating the patient’s mind, body, and soul. For more information about our co-occurring disorder treatment program, please call us 24/7 at 1-888-307-1266. Our team of kind and compassionate medical professionals is excited to help you free yourself from the confines of addiction and mental illness and begin a fulfilling life of sobriety!
Psychology Today (2019) Co-Occurring Disorders. Retrieved from here
National Institute on Drug Abuse (2019) Dual Diagnosis. Retrieved from here
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