These questions will help you find the right dual diagnosis treatment center.
Overcoming addiction is difficult, and recovery is more complicated when someone has a dual-diagnosis. Dual diagnosis means that one struggles with addiction as well as a co-occurring disorder, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, or others. A dual diagnosis center addresses both addiction and mental health issues. Here are some important questions to consider as you explore dual diagnosis centers.
1. Does the dual diagnosis center treat addiction and mental health issues concurrently?
Mental health and addiction are not separate issues, so treatment must address the whole person – mind, body, spirit – and draw from a variety of therapies and applications.
2. Does the dual diagnosis center offer care by a diverse staff of professionals?
Seek care from a licensed, certified, and experienced team that includes psychologists, psychiatrists, dieticians, and mind-body therapists.
3. What type of license, certification, or accreditation does the program have?
Ask if the dual diagnosis center is licensed or certified by the state. Has it been accredited for operational safety?
4. Is treatment planning individualized?
Individualized treatment planning addresses each person’s specific needs – emotional, psychological, physical, social, family, and spiritual. Recovery is not one-size-fits-all.
5. How long is the program?
Some programs establish specific lengths of treatment (30, 60, 90 days). Others may have a minimum or average length of treatment, but they base program length on the client’s individual needs.
6. Is treatment gender-specific?
Some clients prefer a gender-specific program or, at least, gender-specific therapy and process groups. This might be particularly important to someone who has experienced trauma.
7. Is assistance with detoxification provided?
Many dual diagnosis centers provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which combines behavioral therapy and medications to treat symptoms of detox, withdrawal, and craving. Medications may also be used as part of mental health treatment.
8. What help is available for families?
Addiction and mental health impact our loved ones and family systems. Many programs provide education and therapy for the family as part of programming.
9. Can I afford treatment?
Prior to admission, get clear on your financial responsibility. Health insurance might cover more than you think. Ask the facility staff to verify your insurance benefits to see how your policy will help curb your cost or cover treatment entirely.
10. What is the staff-to-client ratio?
No one wants to feel like a number. The staff-client ratio will help you anticipate accessibility to your providers.
Getting the help you need is the bottom line. Take time to ask the questions that are important to you. If possible, arrange a tour of the facility. Help is available with dual diagnosis treatment in Herber, UT and Park City. Call today.
