Many people who have substance abuse problems also struggle with mental disorders. Known as dual diagnosis, mental disorders and substance abuse problems often go hand in hand with one resulting in the other. People who have both mental disorders and addiction issues are more likely to relapse after treatment, particularly if both the mental disorder and substance abuse issues are not adequately addressed. When selecting a facility for your dual diagnosis treatment, look to find a center that understands and successfully treats both concerns. 
There is a cyclical relationship between substance abuse and mental disorders, with one often triggering the other:
- Addicted person takes drug or alcohol
- The addicted person’s brain is flooded by neurotransmitters
- A feeling of being high is experienced
- The brain attempts to rebalance chemically by purging neurotransmitters, including those that were naturally produced and stored by the body
- The high feeling ends and the user begins to come down
- Due to the depleted levels of neurotransmitters, there is difficulty experiencing pleasurable feelings resulting in depression and anxiety
- Addicted person takes drugs or alcohol
While providing dual diagnosis treatment, it is important to address both the mood disorder and the underlying cause of substance abuse. Summit Estate is able to treat both issues through personal attention and understanding each client’s specific needs. Every aspect of our treatment protocols are individualized to provide the best foundation for recovery and lifelong sobriety. We offer a number of methods of treatment including:
- Personalized detoxification protocol
- Individual and family therapy
- Individual counseling
- Meditation
- Offsite and onsite group sessions
- Reflection and integration
- Coping and problem solving skills
- Weekly outings
- Yoga therapy with instruction
- Art therapy
- Exercise area with personal training
- Dialectical behavioral therapy
A Summit Estate admissions counselor can provide additional information about our dual diagnosis treatment program as well as begin to understand your unique concerns. We are able to be successful treating dual diagnosis clients because we work with each individual’s unique circumstances. This begins with your initial contact with our facility. Contact us to get started by either calling 800-701-6997 or by completing the contact us form on this site.
