July 31st, 2008

dual diagnoses

Posted in dual diagnoses by Admin

When treating an alcohol, drug, or other addiction the major task of the treatment team is to first diagnose, then to treat the co-occurring illness from many different perspectives and disciplines. The treatment team is tasked with diagnosing whether your emotional issues were caused by the addiction or, alternatively, if they had a hand in predisposing you to the addiction. The distinction is important.

If you take a look at the staffing page of Paradise Recovery, what you will find is a list of some of the best and most highly credentialed treatment providers in the country. Here is what the team at Paradise Recovery often recommends for the evaluation of dual diagnoses: a thorough psychiatric evaluation, psychological assessment, psychological testing, dietary assessment, chemical dependency assessment, physical fitness evaluation, family history and spiritual history. Occasionally, a neuropsychological assessment or neurofeedback evaluation is recommended. Some of the more effective treatments for dual diagnosis clients are: individual and group therapy, EMDR, cognitive and behaviorally-based therapeutic approaches, family therapy, medication, acupuncture, neurofeedback, and dietary changes. Meditation and movement therapies are sometimes helpful. Regular exercise often has a surprising impact. Notice there are a lot of approaches to be taken in the treatment of dual diagnosis. Paradise Recovery offers a multi-faceted approach that is expertly integrated into a treatment program that correctly addresses all of your needs. You are an active participant. It takes your full attention to manage and change an emotional issue that is complicated by an addiction.

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