Dual diagnosis treatment centers specialize in treating
patients who are affected by both a psychiatric illness and drug and/or
alcohol addiction. Often mental conditions stem from a natural chemical
imbalance which also makes treatment more complex. Dual diagnosis treatment
centers typically combined a variety of treatments depending on the nature
of the mental illness and the type drugs being abused. The psychiatric
condition if not treated can cause behavior that leads to drug or alcohol
abuse and dependency thus, further complicating the patient's illness.
Dual diagnosis drug rehabilitation treats these co-occurring conditions.
Dual diagnosis treatment long-term centers provide
care 24 hours a day typically in a residential treatment center arrangement.
Dual diagnosis Short-term
treatment centers deliver intensive 6-weeks or less drug addiction
treatment care usually 12-step based. These drug rehab centers
were originally for the rehabilitation of alcohol abuse, but when
cocaine became an epidemic in the 1980's, many rehab centers began
to address other drugs of abuse and addictions.
Dual diagnosis treatment outpatient centers allow clients
to live at home and keep a somewhat familiar lifestyle. Outpatient
treatment usually cost less than inpatient
treatment and deliver a more convenient substance abuse
program for clients employed and are not able to participate in
inpatient drug rehabilitation.