Often times mental health disorders go untreated or even misdiagnosed. Because of this, many individuals find their own ways to cope with their issues and illnesses, often times “self-medicating” with drugs and/or alcohol. Some individuals are provided with a prescription drug to help with their pain issues or other illness, but they don’t always take the medication as prescribed and end up abusing the drug which can lead to addiction and other problems.

In order for an individual to fully recover and go on to live a fulfilling  life, it is important to treat mental issues and substance / or medication abuse together.

Our dual diagnosis residential program creates full-scale, detailed treatment plans for each client. Clients receive multifaceted therapeutic support, ranging from traditional therapies to newer evidence-based emerging techniques. Clients receive psychiatric evaluation, supportive and clinically guided drug and alcohol detoxification, and psycho-education. Medication plans are carefully and collaboratively created, reviewed and adjusted as necessary, by prescribing doctor, depending on client's response to medication. 

Our doctors prescribe several different medications to treat Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) and Opioid Use Disorders (OUD), approved by FDA. These medications relieve the withdrawal symptoms and psychological cravings that cause chemical imbalances in the body. These medications are grounded in evidence-based treatment approaches and are not merely a substitution of one substance for another.

Acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone are the most common medications used to treat Alcohol Use Disorder. They do not provide a cure for the disorder but are most effective for people who participate in a treatment program.

Buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone are the most common medications used to treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). These medications operate to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of alcohol and opioids, relieve physiological cravings, and normalize body functions without the negative and euphoric effects of the substance used.
Buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone are used to treat OUD to short-acting opioids such as heroin, morphine, and codeine, as well as semi-synthetic opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone. These medications are safe to use for months, years, or even a lifetime. As with any medication, consult your doctor before discontinuing use.
Methadone, a long-acting opioid agonist, reduces opioid craving and withdrawal and blunts or blocks the effects of opioids. Taken daily, it is available in liquid, powder and diskettes forms.
People taking methadone to treat OUD must receive the medication under the supervision of a practitioner. After a period of stability (based on progress and proven, consistent compliance with the medication dosage), people may be allowed to take methadone at home between program visits. Learn more about methadone treatment and safety recommendation by visiting SAMHSA website.
Mental health and substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and all age groups. These illnesses are common, recurrent, and often serious, but they are treatable and many people do recover. Mental disorders involve changes in thinking, mood, and/or behavior. These disorders can affect how we relate to others and make choices. Reaching a level that can be formally diagnosed often depends on a reduction in a person’s ability to function as a result of the disorder.
Our treatment team is skilled to address addiction and co-occurring psychiatric issues such as depression, bi-polar disorder, various types of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

We also work with clients who have co-existing medical conditions, such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic Pain issues to help manage medical conditions during the recovery process. 

Call us today at  (844) 867-7326 to get more information about our program.