Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program

Dual Diagnosis treatment is a program which offers assistance to people whose recovery from substance abuse is complicated by a co-existing psychiatric problem. People with multiple problems can and do recover. Our program is designed to treat the individual holistically, addressing all issues as they relate to stabilization and recovery.

During the initial treatment phase, patients are assessed by staff for medical, substance use and abuse, and psychiatric problems. Identified issues are then incorporated into an individualized treatment plan agreed upon by the patient, psychiatrist, and case manager.

Discharge planning also begins at admission to help insure an appropriate continuum of care after the patient leaves the facility.

After detoxification, stabilization, and orientation, the patient will join the community in regularly scheduled activities. Staff Psychiatrist, Physician, Counselors, Case Managers, and Nurses participate in ongoing assessment of the patients functioning on a daily basis. Progress is monitored through daily staff meetings and weekly case reviews.

Treatment modalities include individual, group and family therapy, psychoeducational groups and AA/NA groups. Treatment goals include development of interpersonal skills for utilization in the group process;

• problem solving skills; education regarding disease concept of addiction, emotional development.
• physiological effects of addiction, ego strengths.
• Impulse control disorders, ACOA issues, grief/loss issues, communication issues, spirituality, and 12-step support groups.

Issues are explored related to addicted persons who also require psychotropic medications for management of a psychiatric illness or the use of Methadone in recovery. Thinking errors are addressed through cognitive therapy groups.

Discharge is based on stabilization and progress towards problem areas identified on the Master Treatment Plan. Discharge dates are reviewed through weekly staffing and amended as needed. Discharge needs are addressed throughout treatment in order to insure that the patient is placed in the appropriate level of care after discharge.