How Dual Diagnosis Works at Our Los Angeles Rehab Center
Have you been worried that you or someone you love has a substance abuse issue in addition to mental illness? Do you feel that one is holding you back from making progress on the other? That’s why dual diagnosis treatment exists. Instead of exclusively treating the mental illness or the addiction, we treat them both simultaneously at our Los Angeles rehab center. This has been proven to be most effective.
Why Dual Diagnosis is Important
When you or someone you care about is suffering from both mental illness and addiction, they can exacerbate each other. It’s natural to think: “well, if I could get rid of one, then the other would go away on its own.” That’s a nice thought, but unfortunately, that’s not how it works. For example, treating an alcoholic’s depression can make them feel better for a moment, but should they start drinking again, the depression will come roaring back. Consequently, any progress they make towards living a sober life could be undone in just a moment of despair. But, by treating mental illness and addiction at the same time, a better life is possible.