Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program

A dual diagnosis treatment program, unlike that of traditional rehabilitation, is structured to address that portion of substance abuse clientele that has, as a complication of their case, a co-occurring psychiatric or medical condition.While a substance-reduction treatment model may indeed provide detoxification of the body and may also modify behavior and toxic thinking, only a dual diagnosis treatment program can address the many complexities most cases bring when requesting treatment.
When searching for a quality dual diagnosis treatment program, it is important to note the accreditation of the facility, the level of academic training and certification and the variety of treatment program options offered by the rehab center. The whole person must be taken into consideration when designing a winning program for the treatment of the dually-diagnosed. Consideration of the body, mind, and the spiritual and relational aspects of the individual must be made in order to provide a balanced program for their recovery.

Generally, a dual diagnosis treatment program is more expensive than its regular counterpart because it may take longer and require more resources.It is however, a false economic choice to send a loved one to a less-qualified (and consequently, less-expensive) program, as relapse is highly predictable where there is little attempt to address the medical and psychiatric components.

Pacific Hills Treatment Centers, Inc., offering a premier dual diagnosis treatment program, is proud to be staffed with professionals dedicated in providing dual diagnosis treatment care. Offering personal and group counseling therapy sessions, clients are given the opportunity to learn about the psychological effects and spiritual damages that their conditions have incurred.
Since unaddressed psychological and emotional issues delay recovery, Pacific Hills works towards making sure that clients learn how to deal with these issues. And, to further improve the client's chances for lasting recovery, relapse prevention programs are also being provided.