Individuals suffering from mental health disorders may also suffer from a substance abuse disorder. As many as 7.7 million adults have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Finding the right residential dual diagnosis treatment center and treating a dual diagnosis can be challenging. Lindner Center of HOPE offers world-class treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.

If you, or a loved one, are considering residential treatment for dual diagnosis there are important factors to consider. Read on to better understand what Lindner Center of HOPE offers as a residential dual diagnosis treatment center.

What is a Dual Diagnosis?

Having a dual diagnosis means an individual has both a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder. Mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders share common risk factors and can build on one another. A substance abuse disorder can lead to the development of a mental health disorder or a mental health disorder can contribute to the development of a substance abuse disorder. However, this is not always the case, and both disorders must be treated.

What Are the Best Treatments for A Dual Diagnosis?

Dealing with a dual diagnosis is a complex situation. The experts at Lindner Center of HOPE utilize a unique, individualized, and multi-pronged approach for each patient. Using a variety of proven therapeutic techniques, holistic approaches, and other integrated approaches, clinicians at Lindner Center of HOPE design individualized treatment plans for each patient based on their needs.

This treatment plan may include the following:

• Medication Therapy
• Group Therapy or Community Support Groups
• Family Therapy and Education to Prevent Relapse
• Physical Activity and Holistic Approaches such as Yoga or Meditation
• Proven Therapeutic Approaches Like Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual patient to best suit their unique therapeutic needs.

What Can Patients Expect from Residential Treatment at Lindner Center of HOPE?

Residential treatment at Lindner Center of HOPE offers a home-like and safe environment for patients to focus on their treatment free from the distractions and stresses of everyday life. Patients can expect a structured environment and a tailored schedule with lots of support from staff and fellow patients. The residential treatment program at Lindner Center of HOPE has a full-time dedicated staff and offers a safe foundation for stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment.

Taking The First Steps

Living with a dual diagnosis can be an isolating and disorienting experience. Individuals can often feel hopeless, scared, and alone. Seeking out treatment for a dual diagnosis is a brave step. There is a team at Lindner Center of HOPE ready to be at your side as you take the steps to your recovery . Contact us today to learn more about our residential dual diagnosis treatment center and programs that could change your life.