Going Into Treatment For Mental Health And Substance Abuse - FIT AND WRITE!
Most addiction rehab facilities attempt to guide patients toward living more productive lifestyles. Yet, patients struggling with a co-occurring mental illness or substance abuse issue may not receive the needed treatment for both issues. Patients who ignore the underlying condition only increases the risk of relapse, when co-occurring treatment is not as complicated as some are lead to believe.
One problem with some addiction rehab center facilities is that they provide residential treatment for addiction or mental illness, but not co-occurring conditions. Ultimately, patients do not receive treatment for the underlying disorder and relapse.
When people receive residential treatment for both disorders simultaneously, research indicates a higher success rate and lower incidence of relapse.
Living with a mental illness or drug addiction is difficult enough, but living with co-occurring conditions is even more difficult. Patients who receive treatment at facilities with an integrated treatment approach, also gain a second chance at living a productive life.
In an article written by Donna M. White and published by Psych Central, White explains that, "Dealing with either can be difficult, but it is often more difficult to deal with both." Too often, patients will only complete a treatment program for one condition, only to have the underlying condition ruin all of their efforts.
People will falsely believe that treatment for an addiction or mental illness only lasts a few weeks at best. In reality, treatment can take up to several months depending on the condition and even then, an individual will continue to struggle with symptoms well after completing treatment. The best method to live a prosperous life after a treatment program and continue down the healthy path, is to enter into long-term treatment for all conditions.
Following completion of a long-term program, patients can continue to receive support and check-up appointments as they adjust to a new life. Do not hesitate to begin the journey toward a better life today.
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