Co-Occurring Disorders
Most alcohol and drug rehab programs offer treatment that solely deals with addiction but none of the other emotional and mental conditions that the majority of individuals with addictions also have.
65.5% of individuals with substance abuse/dependency issues have at least one co-occurring mental disorder, and 51% of individuals with a mental disorder also have at least one co-occurring addictive disorder.
Know that if you suffer from any of these conditions, you are not alone and there is help available. People do recover and go on the lead happy, successful, fulfilling lives!
Disorders that occur in addition to addiction are depression, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and bi-polar, and varying degrees of each. Often times an addict is unaware of dual disorders (dual diagnosis) and is unknowingly self-medicating with drugs or alcohol.
Most treatment centers treat only one condition, either the addiction or the psychological issue. At OCR, the client undergoes various assessments to diagnose what the issues are and then we use an array of therapies to provide intensive addiction treatment and co-occurring disorder treatment.
At OCR we seek to increase education and understanding between family members, friends and community. At Orange Coast Recovery we treat the whole person and all of their diagnosis.
How Can We Help?
Below, please find some stats to think about.
The National Institute of Mental Health reports:
56% of persons with bi-polar disorder abuse substances.
47% of persons with schizophrenia abuse substances.
32% of persons with a mood disorder other than bi-polar abuse substances.
27% of persons with anxiety disorder abuse substances.
If you think you or a loved one suffers from dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorder, please call us 24 hours a day at 1-866-REHAB-85 or 1-866-734-2285.