Showing posts with label dual diagnosis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dual diagnosis. Show all posts

Thursday, March 17, 2011

SAY GAME OVER TO ALCOHOL ADDICTION

Alcoholism isn't a spectator sport. Eventually the whole family gets to play
Joyce Rebeta-Burditt 
But just how do you get out of the game?  Alcoholism treatment comes in such a confusing array of options, what is the best way to choose a rehab option that will work?
Look for these key qualities in an alcohol addiction program 
  • Help From First Contact—information on what is available to clients and families, and help navigating the system 
  • Detox Services—an essential first step to successful alcohol rehab
  • Client Centered—treatment plans need to be unique to each person
  • Multiple Treatment Tracks— these may include Christiandual diagnosis or trauma recovery
  • Certified and Licensed—and staffed by professionals who are experienced and compassionate
  • Relapse Prevention Focus—alcohol treatment programs need to give each client a solid and practical toolbox of techniques to use when there is a danger of taking another drink
  • Aftercare—client and family members need to have services and support available once they leave the actual rehab treatment facility 
So get out of the game. It's time.
The Recovery Place alcohol rehab team is available 24/7 to help you sort out the options and get you and your family the help they need for the treatment of alcoholism.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

CANCEL MY ORDER PLEASE

One from Column A, one from Column B, and a couple of sides. Sound delicious? It’s not. At least not in addiction terms.  
In Column A is the addiction problem. Sometimes you even get two items from this column, since many people have a dependence or addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Column B covers mental health issues that may have led to the drug or alcohol use, or were used to help manage the feelings and symptoms of the addiction. Anxietybipolardepression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD),schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are some of the many mental health issues that may be present. Sometimes people struggle with more than one item in the Column B feast.
Having an addiction combined with a mental health problem is called a dual diagnosis. A dual diagnosis is a double or even triple whammy for someone who is struggling with drugs or alcohol. 
And the sides?  Family issues, legal issues, work issues. Well, the Column C list can be endless and complicated.
Specialized dual diagnosis treatment is the only effective way for a person to begin to recover.  And it needs to be done in an individualized, client-centered way. A buffet come-one-come-all just isn’t going to cut it.
The Recovery Place Dual Diagnosis treatment program specializes in providing an individualized care plan that treats the addiction and mental health issues seamlessly and simultaneously.

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