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Living with mental health and substance use challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating. But you don’t have to face this journey alone.
Beach House Center for Recovery offers effective, integrated treatment to help you regain control, find stability, and achieve lasting recovery, healing, and wellness.
Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, occur when an individual is diagnosed with two or more disorders or illnesses. This often includes a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.
Symptoms of co-occurring disorders can be complex and vary depending on the specific disorders involved. However, common signs can include:
It is common for mental health and substance use disorders to exacerbate each other. Substance use can worsen mental health conditions, and untreated mental health issues can increase the risk of substance use.
Individuals with mental health conditions may use substances to self-medicate and cope with distressing symptoms (e.g., anxiety or depression). Substance use can worsen existing mental health symptoms or even trigger new ones.
Trauma, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders are often interconnected, with one condition influencing (and usually worsening) the other.
Traumatic experiences significantly increase the risk of developing a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. Additional causes of co-occurring disorders include:
Here are just some of the benefits of dual diagnosis disorder treatment at Beach House Center for Recovery.
Our addiction treatment specialists create tailored plans to address mental health and addiction together for the most effective healing.
Our care combines specialized therapies for co-occurring conditions, medication-assisted treatment, and holistic services to support all aspects of your recovery journey.
We are dedicated to providing non-judgmental, compassionate care and continuous support during and after treatment. When you complete your co-occurring disorder treatment program, we encourage you to participate in our continuing care program.
Together, we can help you maintain meaningful sobriety, build a solid support network, encourage continued growth, and promote ongoing accountability.
We want you to achieve sobriety and thrive in long-lasting wellness. Contact our admissions specialists today and take the first step.
7.7 million adults have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, making integrated treatment so important.
Therapy is an essential part of treatment. However, it is not enough to overcome addiction. Effective recovery often requires a combination of therapy, medication, and holistic support to address both disorders comprehensively.
The length of mental health and substance abuse treatment depends on your individual needs and symptom severity. However, it typically ranges from several weeks to a few months. At Beach House Center for Recovery, we focus on sustainable recovery, offering ongoing support and guidance to ensure the best possible, long-term outcomes.
Whether you’re researching for yourself or a loved one, Beach House can help. We understand that this is a serious time in your life and that the treatment center you choose matters. We want you to feel comfortable and empowered to make the right decision for yourself, a friend, or a family member. This is why a counselor is waiting and available to answer your questions and help put your mind at ease regarding the next steps. Many of the staff at Beach House have walked in your shoes. If you feel you’re ready or want more information about how to help a loved one, we can help today. You can also learn why we are voted the #1 rehab for addiction treatment in Florida.
We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your benefits quickly and confidentially.
We’re committed to helping you access the care you need, our admissions counselors can guide you through your coverage options and available resources.
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