The term dual diagnosis is given to an individual who has both a mental disorder and an alcohol or drug problem. These conditions occur together frequently. Trying to manage just one of these problems can be extremely stressful. It can be extremely difficult to diagnose a client with a co-occurring disorder and substance abuse problem. This is because the mix of multiple symptoms overlaps and ultimately makes a diagnosis very complex. Both diagnosis’ must be treated simultaneously because the cumulative effect influences all aspects of the individual’s life and greatly increases their risk for relapse.
The first step in treating a dual diagnosed client is to rid the body of non-prescribed drugs and alcohol. Though the detoxification process has been completed, there are always lingering effects of withdrawal remaining. Some of these are sweats, continued diarrhea, shakes or tremors, nausea, sleeplessness, and irritability. These lingering effects can mimic a few of the mental health disorders including anxiety and depression.
In deciding which comes first, the emotional issues or the substance abuse problems, often the psychiatric problem occurs first. Trying to feel better the individual self-medicates with alcohol or drugs leading to addiction. In other cases, the alcoholism or drug dependency is the primary condition which over time can lead to depression, anxiety, or more severe emotional problems.
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CLINICAL SERVICES AT AMBROSIA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER
Ambrosia Substance Abuse Treatment Center was created to provide Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment in the United States. The specific services provided are as follows.
Day/Night Treatment with Community Housing ------
Ambrosia features Day/Night treatment with community housing where patients are monitored 24 hours a day. This component allows clients to live in a supportive, community housing location while participating in treatment. No treatment takes place in the housing where the clients live. Community housing is utilized solely for the purpose of assisting clients in making a transition to independent living.
Clients receive services each week from the clinical staff at our treatment center.
If you answer any of these questions YES, you probably have a drug, alcohol or substance abuse problem. The staff at Ambrosia Substance Abuse Treatment Center is here to help. Make the call now!
1. Have I tried to stop drinking or using my drug of choice for a week or so, but
could not do it?
2. Have I wished people would stop talking about my drinking or drug use?
3. Have I changed drinks to try not to get drunk or switch drugs to try not to get high?
4. Do I ever need a drink or my drug of choice to get going in the morning?
