Understanding Dual Diagnosis Treatment

According to the NIH, 7.7 million adults have co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. 37.9% of adults who have substance use disorder also had mental illness and 18.2% of adults with mental illness also had substance use disorders. As a result, co-occurring treatment is no longer an option but is a requirement for successful addiction treatment.

At DreamLife Recovery, we prioritize stabilizing both areas (MH and SUD) for successful outcomes. Co-occurring treatment refers to treatment for people who suffer from a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder to address both issues simultaneously rather than separately. Active addiction can exacerbate an existing mental health condition or increase the risk of a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. People with mental illness are likely to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol for symptoms that have gone untreated in the past.

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