Are you battling an alcohol or substance use disorder (SUD) and suspect you also have a co-occurring disorder? Co-occurring capable treatment options in Spokane Falls, WA, or a city closer to you allow addiction specialists to treat both disorders simultaneously. Simultaneous treatment increases your chances of a successful recovery and long-term abstinence.
To learn more, reach out to the expert, compassionate clinicians at Spokane Falls Recovery Center using our secure online form or call us at 844.962.2775 today.
What Is a Co-Occurring Disorder?
Co-occurring disorders are mental health conditions that underpin and fuel addictive behaviors, often resulting in a cycle of addiction and mental illness that can be difficult to break. The presence of addiction alongside another psychiatric disorder is also referred to as a co-occurring disorder. The SUD may arise first and cause a mental disorder like depression or anxiety, or, as is often the case, the individual struggling with a co-occurring disorder may be using substances to self-medicate. This is often the case when people suffer from PTSD or have otherwise undergone trauma, for instance. or vice versa. Millions of Americans are diagnosed with co-occurring disorders each year. Sadly, few of them get the help they need. This is in part because they can be so difficult to identify without professional help.
Common Types of Substance Abuse Co-Occurring Disorders
There is a strong connection between SUDs and other mental health disorders. Among these are:
- Mood disorders, including major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Eating disorders
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Borderline personality disorder
Co-Occurring Mental Disorders Symptoms
Many individuals trying to overcome addiction are not aware they have a co-occurring disorder or how it makes life and recovery far more problematic. It is also not easy to tell the difference between the symptoms of addiction and a mental condition since the disorders may cause overlapping symptoms. Some general signs and symptoms related to co-occurring addiction disorders include:
- Increased irritability
- Severe emotional highs or lows
- Neglecting personal hygiene
- Extreme worry or fear
- Trouble thinking clearly or making decisions
- Avoiding family and friends or social situations
- Engaging in risky behaviors
- Feeling generally unwell
- Self-harm, e.g., cutting
- Thoughts of suicide or suicide attempts
The only way to confirm you have a co-occurring disorder is to submit yourself to a comprehensive mental health evaluation at a mental health or substance abuse treatment center. Addiction specialists are trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions, including those that occur alongside substance abuse. If you are a resident of Washington state, Spokane Falls Recovery Center is an excellent place to start.
C0-Occurring Capable Treatment at Spokane Falls Recovery Center
Addiction itself is a chronic and complex brain disorder. So receiving a co-occurring diagnosis can sometimes be a surprise, especially if multiple disorders are present alongside the SUD. Our co-occurring capable addiction treatment experts have extensive experience and know how to personalize your recovery plan to suit your needs. Our treatment program options vary in intensity and include:
- Outpatient program
- Intensive outpatient program
- Partial hospitalization program
- Residential treatment
- Detox
In these treatment programs, therapeutic approaches are integrated to address SUDs and psychiatric disorders simultaneously. Integrated treatment can involve multiple therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma therapy, family therapy, and meditation and mindfulness techniques.
The goals of treatment include helping you change behaviors that fuel addiction and worsen symptoms of co-occurring disorders. You will also learn how to manage stress, substance use triggers, and the symptoms of the diagnosed mental condition. Teaching you these skills is also part of substance abuse relapse prevention planning.
Reclaim Your Life at Spokane Falls Recovery Center Today
Our certified addiction clinicians at Spokane Falls Recovery Center work together to provide comprehensive care that supports recovery from co-occurring disorders and allows individuals to rebuild a life that is free from drugs and alcohol. Start your healing journey by reaching out to Spokane Falls Recovery Center online today or calling us at 844.962.2775.
