DUAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT CENTER IN LOS ANGELES, CA

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Dr. Darren Lipshitz MD

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Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Los Angeles

Dual diagnosis treatment refers to professional treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders and substance abuse. For those who live in the Los Angeles area, there is a high correlation between substance abuse and mental health disorders necessitating professional dual diagnosis treatment near Los Angeles.

Adolescents

Among those between ages 12 and 17, research indicates that 25.2 percent of the population had a substance abuse disorder or mental health disorder in the last year with 3.7 percent admitting to having both.

Adults

Among adults 18 and older, research indicates that 32.5 percent had either a substance abuse disorder or mental health disorder in the last year with 7.6 percent in the area having both concurrently.

Without the right type of treatment for an underlying mental health disorder at the same time as substance abuse disorders, there is an increased risk that adolescents and adults alike will develop secondary and tertiary problems, and, subsequently, will risk relapse when underlying mental health disorder symptoms return.

Contact Pinnacle Detox & Recovery today to see if our dual diagnosis treatment center Los Angeles, CA based is right for you.

WHAT WE OFFER

What to Expect from Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Los Angeles

With Pinnacle Detox & Recovery, we work hard to provide individual and group therapy sessions as a significant component to your daily schedule.

Individual Therapy

At our dual diagnosis treatment center Los Angeles residents can utilize things like cognitive behavioral therapy to help address underlying mental health disorders that accompany substance abuse.

Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the most successful forms of psychotherapy for substance abuse and several of the most common underlying mental health disorders including:

Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
OCD
PTSD
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder

Our team works hard to incorporate things like cognitive behavioral therapy to help guide clients toward a deeper understanding of the relationship that exists between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

With this type of therapy, you get guided toward healthier responses to situations, events, or triggers that might otherwise have generated an automatic negative response.

You will also learn essential coping skills. Coping skills are things that you can apply towards stressful situations when you leave our dual diagnosis treatment center in Los angeles. Coping skills can help you respond with better emotional regulation to a trigger.

Some examples might include activities like a decision tree. with a decision tree you are able to, when feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or otherwise triggered, write down what it is that’s bothering you and from there whether there is something you can do about it. If there is, you can determine not just what it is you can do, but what precise steps need to be taken, whether you need help from someone else to take those steps, and at what point you can take those steps whether immediately or in the near future.

Activities like these are simple coping tools that you can use long after you leave our facility, whenever you notice negative automatic thoughts arising. They are great tools for putting distance between your thoughts and your emotions, and recognizing when something is within your control or outside of it.

Group Therapy

Our group therapy sessions are there to create a level of support and camaraderie. all of the participants in your group sessions will be other clients who understand substance abuse. the therapists who guide the sessions will help drive the conversation in such a way that you and other participants can share personal stories, talk about triggers, and develop a deep connection.

Part of effective group therapy means being open and honest, being willing to learn from one another, and taking any advice you receive seriously.

Studies indicate that one of the biggest issues people face after leaving residential treatment is relaxation. This can come from substance abuse or it can be triggered by the symptoms of an underlying mental health disorder that are mismanaged.

In any case, having a support structure around you is one of the most effective ways to overcome these feelings of isolation or depression that might contribute to the risk of relapse.

You can find such support from resources like the following:

NAMI Depression Support Groups in Los Angeles
Depression Support Groups in Los Angeles from Psychology Today
Anxiety support groups at the April Center in Los Angeles
Los Angeles NA meetings in person or online
Los Angeles AA meetings

By participating in group therapy and, after treatment, participating in things like LA-based NA, AA, SMART Recovery programs, or support groups specifically for your underlying mental health disorders, you can surround yourself with people who understand what you are going through and can offer social support when needed.

Let our team verify your insurance today and schedule your assessment. Contact Pinnacle Detox & Recovery now.

PINNACLE DETOX & RECOVERY

Recover With Us

At Pinnacle, we are committed to providing comprehensive care for our clients at every step of their recovery journey. Our detox program is carefully overseen by medical professionals to ensure that clients navigate the withdrawal process safely and comfortably. In our residential/inpatient program, clients benefit from a structured and supportive environment that allows them to focus on their recovery without distractions.

WHAT WE TREAT

Most Common Treatment at Dual Diagnosis Centers in Los Angeles

For those of all ages in the Los Angeles area, there are several common treatment combinations. This happens when people try to quell or diminish their mental health disorder symptoms with specific drugs:

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder, previously called manic depressive disorder, is when an individual struggles with extreme mood shifts, characterized as either depressive episodes or manic episodes.

Those who are diagnosed with bipolar are most likely to abuse cocaine or alcohol. Cocaine is often abused during manic episodes while alcohol is abused during depressive episodes.

Depression

Depression is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, and a loss of interest. Those who struggle with depression often abuse alcohol as it can help temporarily mask some of their symptoms.

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD develops several months after a traumatic event. This can lead to problems with sleep including insomnia and nightmares. It also manifests with recurrent stress and hypervigilance which can lead to hypertension and high resting adrenaline rates.

Those who struggle with untreated PTSD are more likely to use things like benzodiazepines and sleeping pills to help them deal with the nightmares and insomnia as well as alcohol to try and help them get to sleep when they are dealing with hypervigilance.

Anxiety

Generalized Anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive fear and worry that inhibits your ability to get through your day. Those who struggle with anxiety often abuse cocaine, alcohol, or benzodiazepines to try and mask their feelings or diminish the level of anxiety they have. Different anxiety disorders like social anxiety might occur in tandem with alcohol abuse disorder as individuals use alcohol to try and overcome the symptoms of social anxiety.

Find Dual Diagnosis Treatment near Los Angeles

Call Pinnacle Detox & Recovery now! We know that each client has unique needs and our team members are hands-on in the treatment process to facilitate meeting those needs in the best way possible. When you are ready for dual diagnosis treatment in Los Angeles, we are here for you. Contact our team today.