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Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Nashville, Tennessee

Overcome dual diagnosis disorder at our premier substance use treatment facilities in Tennessee.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers in Nashville, Tennessee

Overcome dual diagnosis disorder at our premier substance use treatment facilities in Tennessee.

Oftentimes, those who suffer from substance use disorder use substances to cope with a mental health disorder. When this happens, someone may be suffering from a co-occurring or dual-diagnosis disorder. Our dual diagnosis treatment centers in Nashville, Tennessee can help treat both conditions at the same time.

If you or a loved one have a dual-diagnosis disorder, we can help you. Visit our admissions page today to get started.

What Is a Dual Diagnosis Disorder?

A dual-diagnosis disorder is the presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.

When it comes to dual diagnosis, it can be difficult to determine which disorder came first: mental illness or substance abuse. While a large portion of individuals suffer from mental illnesses first, there are nearly as many who begin abusing substances and then experience mental illness.

37.9% of People With Substance Use Disorders Also Have Mental Illness

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “7.7 million adults have co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.” However, NIDA adds that it is difficult to determine which disorder occurs first. Furthermore, long-term substance abuse changes the way the brain functions and could cause a mental illness to develop.

This is because there are similar causes and risk factors for both substance use and mental health disorders, including:

Regardless of which disorder occurred first, our top rated dual diagnosis treatment centers in Nashville, Tennessee can help you overcome both disorders. 

Signs That You Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Tennessee

There are several signs and symptoms that you need dual diagnosis treatment, including the following:

  • Substance misuse: This is the most obvious sign. If you’re using drugs or alcohol to cope with life and can’t quit despite negative consequences, you may need dual diagnosis treatment.

  • Mental health issues: If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, and you use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate, then you need dual diagnosis treatment.

  • Poor response to treatment: If you’ve been treated for either a substance use disorder or a mental health disorder, but your condition isn’t improving or is getting worse, it could be because you’re struggling with an undiagnosed co-occurring disorder.

  • Interference with daily life: If your mental health and/or substance use is interfering with your ability to function in your daily life, such as impacting your work, school, relationships, or health, dual diagnosis treatment may be necessary.

Symptoms of a Dual-Diagnosis Disorder

Someone who has a dual-diagnosis disorder will have behavioral, mental, and physical symptoms. Because not everyone has the same mental illness or addiction, the symptoms may vary. 

The following are common symptoms of a dual-diagnosis (co-occurring) disorder:

  • Previous diagnosis of a mental health disorder
  • Persistent feelings of sadness, helplessness, or guilt
  • Anxiety or panic attacks
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Weight gain or loss
  • Loss of pleasure in any activities
  • Isolating
  • Using alcohol or drugs to cope with negative emotions

 

You are not alone. You deserve to get help.

Nashville Treatment Solutions is an industry leader in addiction treatment. Our team of top medical experts specialize in dual diagnosis treatment and are committed to ensuring that each patient is treated as an individual. Call us today, we’re available 24/7.

Our Tennessee Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs

Our dual-diagnosis treatment centers in Nashville, Tennessee provide the type of focused care that supports individuals who want to overcome addiction and improve their mental health simultaneously. 

Our team of licensed medical professionals provides dual-diagnosis treatment. This includes physicians, nurses, and mental health counselors trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses and addictions.

A combination of therapy modalities and medications brings about results that help people understand their symptoms and the cause of their co-occurring disorders, and learn to develop new skills to recover.

Generally, here’s what you can expect at each stage of treatment:

Detox

The treatment begins with a thorough assessment to identify the most pressing issues, whether they are mental health concerns or substance abuse. Clients are referred to a partner detox program in Nashville if detoxification is necessary. This step is crucial in helping the client return to optimal physical health and preparing them for further treatment.

Inpatient Rehab

After detox, it’s important to attend an inpatient rehab or residential treatment center to continue treatment. During inpatient rehab, you’ll live in the same facility as you get your treatment. This helps you build a foundation for long-term recovery.

While Nashville Treatment Solutions doesn’t provide inpatient rehab, we partner with several facilities in the area. Thus, we can connect you to a rehab facility before you begin outpatient services with us.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

After detox and inpatient rehab, clients may transition to a partial hospitalization program (PHP). PHP involves spending a significant portion of the day, several days a week in a group therapy and individual therapy setting. 

PHP focuses on maladaptive coping skills while allowing you to live at home or in a sober living environment. This stage is designed to address both mental health and substance abuse issues through various therapeutic modalities.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a step down from PHP and offers a balance between intensive care and independent living. Clients participate in therapy sessions for a few hours a day, several days a week, while continuing to live at home or in a supportive sober living environment. 

We also offer evening IOP programs or Virtual IOP for those who need to work or go to school while in treatment or those who would prefer to be at home.

Outpatient Rehab

As the least intensive level of care, outpatient rehab involves regular therapy sessions once per week. This stage is focused on maintaining sobriety and mental health stability, providing ongoing support, and helping patients fully integrate into their community with the skills they’ve learned. 

Admission into our outpatient rehab program is dependent on a case-by-case basis.

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How Are Dual Diagnosis Disorders Treated?

Dual-diagnosis disorders are treated with a combination of evidence-based therapies that address co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders at the same time.

The following therapies are supported by research and evidence showing their effectiveness in treating dual-diagnosis conditions:

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching skills in distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It’s particularly effective for clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and addiction. DBT can reduce substance abuse and improve mental health symptoms.

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps patients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is widely used for a range of behavioral health disorders. CBT can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and is effective in treating addiction.

  • Family Therapy: Oftentimes, the person misusing substances isn’t the only one that addiction affects. Family therapy helps improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster understanding between family members. 

  • EMDR Therapy: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used primarily for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but is also effective in treating anxiety, depression, and addiction. 

  • Group Therapy: Group therapy helps you develop communication skills and learn from others’ experiences. Group therapy enhances the effectiveness of individual therapy in dual diagnosis treatment.

  • Psychiatry: Psychiatry, including medication management and psychiatric evaluations, address the biochemical aspects of mental illness and addiction. Medications can be critical in stabilizing mood and anxiety disorders.

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): MAT programs use FDA-approved medications to treat alcohol and opioid use disorders. These medications, when combined with behavioral therapy, can reduce the risk of relapse and overdose in early recovery.

  • Relapse Prevention: Relapse prevention is a key component of all treatment programs. It focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and building a support network.

  • Holistic Therapy: Our holistic therapy services combine traditional therapies with a mind-body-spirit approach using yoga, meditation, and nutritional guidance to provide an alternate approach to treatment.

  • Individual Therapy: At Nashville Treatment Solutions, all of our clients are provided an individual therapist they meet with for a minimum of once per week. Our master’s level clinicians provide a range of talk therapy options that can help each client 
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Begin Dual Diagnosis Treatment Today

When someone has a co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder, it can be overwhelming. The good news is effective help for both conditions is available at Nashville Treatment Solutions. Our dual diagnosis treatment centers in Tennessee offer several levels of outpatient care and detox that help people achieve better physical and mental health. 

Contact us today to begin dual-diagnosis treatment.

Additional Information on Dual-Diagnosis Disorders:

Understanding the risk factors for dual diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Dual Diagnosis disorders can be genetic or developed overtime. Here are some key risk factors:

  • Genetic Predisposition: Both substance use disorders and many mental health disorders can have a genetic component, making individuals with a family history of these conditions more susceptible.

  • Brain Chemistry: Neurochemical factors can make a person more vulnerable to both mental health issues and substance abuse. For example, imbalances in neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin can influence both mood disorders and addiction.

  • Environmental Influences: Exposure to a stressful or chaotic environment, particularly during childhood, such as experiencing trauma, abuse, or neglect, can increase the risk of developing these disorders.

  • Social Factors: Poor social support systems, peer pressure, and social isolation can contribute to the development of mental health issues and substance use disorders.

  • Psychological Factors: Individuals with certain personality traits or psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, are at increased risk. Substance use can initially be a method to self-medicate, leading to a cycle where both disorders exacerbate each other.

  • Developmental Factors: Early use of substances can interfere with neurological development and increase the risk of mental health disorders later in life.

  • Stress: High levels of stress, whether from personal, professional, or financial situations, can lead to substance use as a coping mechanism, which can also worsen existing mental health conditions.

  • Lack of Early Intervention: Delayed treatment or lack of early intervention for either mental health or substance use issues can lead to more complex and co-occurring disorders.

Across the United States, 7.7 million people suffer from a co-occurring mental health disorder and an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Over half of these individuals did not receive treatment for either condition. 

Oftentimes, those who suffer from substance use disorder use substances to cope with a mental health disorder. When this happens, someone may be suffering from a co-occurring or dual-diagnosis disorder. Our dual diagnosis treatment centers in Nashville, Tennessee can help treat both conditions at the same time.

If you or a loved one have a dual-diagnosis disorder, we can help you. Visit our admissions page today to get started.

What Is a Dual Diagnosis Disorder?

A dual-diagnosis disorder is the presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder.

When it comes to dual diagnosis, it can be difficult to determine which disorder came first: mental illness or substance abuse. While a large portion of individuals suffer from mental illnesses first, there are nearly as many who begin abusing substances and then experience mental illness.

37.9% of People With Substance Use Disorders Also Have Mental Illness

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “7.7 million adults have co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.” However, NIDA adds that it is difficult to determine which disorder occurs first. Furthermore, long-term substance abuse changes the way the brain functions and could cause a mental illness to develop.

This is because there are similar causes and risk factors for both substance use and mental health disorders, including:

Regardless of which disorder occurred first, our dual diagnosis treatment in Nashville can help you overcome both disorders. 

You are not alone. You deserve to get help.

Nashville Treatment Solutions is an industry leader in addiction treatment. Our team of top medical experts specialize in dual diagnosis treatment and are committed to ensuring that each patient is treated as an individual. Call us today, we’re available 24/7.

Signs That You Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment

There are several signs and symptoms that you need dual diagnosis treatment, including the following:

  • Substance misuse: This is the most obvious sign. If you’re using drugs or alcohol to cope with life and can’t quit despite negative consequences, you may need dual diagnosis treatment.
  • Mental health issues: If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, and you use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate, then you need dual diagnosis treatment.
  • Poor response to treatment: If you’ve been treated for either a substance use disorder or a mental health disorder, but your condition isn’t improving or is getting worse, it could be because you’re struggling with an undiagnosed co-occurring disorder.
  • Interference with daily life: If your mental health and/or substance use is interfering with your ability to function in your daily life, such as impacting your work, school, relationships, or health, dual diagnosis treatment may be necessary.

Symptoms of a Dual-Diagnosis Disorder

Someone who has a dual-diagnosis disorder will have behavioral, mental, and physical symptoms. Because not everyone has the same mental illness or addiction, the symptoms may vary. 

The following are common symptoms of a dual-diagnosis (co-occurring) disorder:

  • Previous diagnosis of a mental health disorder
  • Persistent feelings of sadness, helplessness, or guilt
  • Anxiety or panic attacks
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Weight gain or loss
  • Loss of pleasure in any activities
  • Isolating
  • Using alcohol or drugs to cope with negative emotions

 

Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs

Our dual-diagnosis treatment centers in Nashville provide the type of focused care that supports individuals who want to overcome addiction and improve their mental health simultaneously. 

Our team of licensed medical professionals provides dual-diagnosis treatment. This includes physicians, nurses, and mental health counselors trained to treat a variety of mental illnesses and addictions.

A combination of therapy modalities and medications brings about results that help people understand their symptoms and the cause of their co-occurring disorders, and learn to develop new skills to recover.

Generally, here’s what you can expect at each stage of treatment:

Detox

The treatment begins with a thorough assessment to identify the most pressing issues, whether they are mental health concerns or substance abuse. Clients are referred to a partner detox program in Nashville if detoxification is necessary. This step is crucial in helping the client return to optimal physical health and preparing them for further treatment.

Inpatient Rehab

After detox, it’s important to attend an inpatient rehab or residential treatment center to continue treatment. During inpatient rehab, you’ll live in the same facility as you get your treatment. This helps you build a foundation for long-term recovery.

While Nashville Treatment Solutions doesn’t provide inpatient rehab, we partner with several facilities in the area. Thus, we can connect you to a rehab facility before you begin outpatient services with us.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

After detox and inpatient rehab, clients may transition to a partial hospitalization program (PHP). PHP involves spending a significant portion of the day, several days a week in a group therapy and individual therapy setting. 

PHP focuses on maladaptive coping skills while allowing you to live at home or in a sober living environment. This stage is designed to address both mental health and substance abuse issues through various therapeutic modalities.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a step down from PHP and offers a balance between intensive care and independent living. Clients participate in therapy sessions for a few hours a day, several days a week, while continuing to live at home or in a supportive sober living environment. 

We also offer evening IOP programs for those who need to work or go to school while in treatment. 

Outpatient Rehab

As the least intensive level of care, outpatient rehab involves regular therapy sessions once per week. This stage is focused on maintaining sobriety and mental health stability, providing ongoing support, and helping patients fully integrate into their community with the skills they’ve learned. 

Admission into our outpatient rehab program is dependent on a case-by-case basis.

Get Help Now

Nashville Treatment Solutions offers drug and alcohol addiction treatment at the outpatient level. We also treat co-occurring mental health disorders during dual diagnosis treatment. Call today to get started.

How Are Dual Diagnosis Disorders Treated?

Dual-diagnosis disorders are treated with a combination of evidence-based therapies that address co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders at the same time.

The following therapies are supported by research and evidence showing their effectiveness in treating dual-diagnosis conditions:

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching skills in distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It’s particularly effective for clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and addiction. DBT can reduce substance abuse and improve mental health symptoms.
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps patients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is widely used for a range of behavioral health disorders. CBT can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and is effective in treating addiction.
  • Family Therapy: Oftentimes, the person misusing substances isn’t the only one that addiction affects. Family therapy helps improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster understanding between family members. 
  • EMDR Therapy: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used primarily for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but is also effective in treating anxiety, depression, and addiction. 
  • Group Therapy: Group therapy helps you develop communication skills and learn from others’ experiences. Group therapy enhances the effectiveness of individual therapy in dual diagnosis treatment.
  • Psychiatry: Psychiatry, including medication management and psychiatric evaluations, address the biochemical aspects of mental illness and addiction. Medications can be critical in stabilizing mood and anxiety disorders.
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): MAT programs use FDA-approved medications to treat alcohol and opioid use disorders. These medications, when combined with behavioral therapy, can reduce the risk of relapse and overdose in early recovery.
  • Relapse Prevention: Relapse prevention is a key component of all treatment programs. It focuses on identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, and building a support network.
  •  

Begin Dual Diagnosis Treatment Today

When someone has a co-occurring substance use and mental health disorder, it can be overwhelming. The good news is effective help for both conditions is available at Nashville Treatment Solutions. Our dual diagnosis treatment centers in Tennessee offer several levels of outpatient care and detox that help people achieve better physical and mental health. 

Contact us today to begin dual-diagnosis treatment.

Additional Information on Dual-Diagnosis Disorders:

Understanding the risk factors for dual diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Dual Diagnosis disorders can be genetic or developed overtime. Here are some key risk factors:

  • Genetic Predisposition: Both substance use disorders and many mental health disorders can have a genetic component, making individuals with a family history of these conditions more susceptible.

  • Brain Chemistry: Neurochemical factors can make a person more vulnerable to both mental health issues and substance abuse. For example, imbalances in neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin can influence both mood disorders and addiction.

  • Environmental Influences: Exposure to a stressful or chaotic environment, particularly during childhood, such as experiencing trauma, abuse, or neglect, can increase the risk of developing these disorders.

  • Social Factors: Poor social support systems, peer pressure, and social isolation can contribute to the development of mental health issues and substance use disorders.

  • Psychological Factors: Individuals with certain personality traits or psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, are at increased risk. Substance use can initially be a method to self-medicate, leading to a cycle where both disorders exacerbate each other.

  • Developmental Factors: Early use of substances can interfere with neurological development and increase the risk of mental health disorders later in life.

  • Stress: High levels of stress, whether from personal, professional, or financial situations, can lead to substance use as a coping mechanism, which can also worsen existing mental health conditions.

  • Lack of Early Intervention: Delayed treatment or lack of early intervention for either mental health or substance use issues can lead to more complex and co-occurring disorders.

Across the United States, 7.7 million people suffer from a co-occurring mental health disorder and an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Over half of these individuals did not receive treatment for either condition. 

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