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SPECIAL FEATURES

DUAL DIAGNOSIS PROGRAM


Sometimes addiction to alcohol or drugs is accompanied by a secondary, but significant, condition that may affect the positive outcome of treatment for alcohol and/or drug abuse.

Some of the conditions that lead to a dual diagnosis include:

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Panic disorders
  • Depression
  • Childhood sexual or other abuse
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Other emotional and behavioral problems

At Lakeside, we know that chemical dependency is not a character deficiency or moral weakness. It is progressive, potentially fatal disease that has long-term emotional impact on entire families. When it is accompanied by other mental health problems, it is important to treat both. At least 30% of the people who recognize their alcohol and/or drug abuse also have emotional disorders. Addictive behaviors are more likely to continue unless these disorders are recognized and treated.

What Occurs During Treatment?

During the program, the addicted individual learns to confront the negative effects of his or her addiction. The family is helped to understand why chemical dependency is an illness, what is complicating recovery from the illness, and how to relate to each other in a constructive way.

Treatment at Lakeside May Involve These Four Phases:

  • Evaluation and Assessment: Intervention counseling for the patient and family to enable them to get the maximum benefit from the program. After an assessment a decision will be made about what type of treatment is most appropriate: inpatient, partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient.
  • Detoxification: The effective and safe management of withdrawal from alcohol and drugs in an inpatient setting. It is not necessary in all cases, but when it is it must occur before treatment can continue.
  • Rehabilitation: The main phase of treatment. It involves completion of the assessment and implementation of a Treatment Plan which generally includes group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and activity therapy
  • Continuing Care: Provides a comprehensive and continuing system of support after discharge from inpatient, partial treatment, or intensive outpatient. It involves ongoing access to the hospital staff, continuing individual and group therapy sessions, and family support as well as referral to and monitoring or AA/NA program participation after discharge.

Levels of Care