Our dual diagnosis treatment in Georgia can help you overcome co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
Dual diagnosis disorders are common as substance abuse and poor mental health often go hand-in-hand. We offer dual diagnosis treatment in Georgia to address co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. As a result of addressing both conditions at the same time, our dual diagnosis treatment program will help you or your loved one achieve long-term recovery.
Valor Behavioral Health provides substance abuse and mental health treatment programs in Georgia for adults and adolescents. Visit our admissions page today to get started.
A dual diagnosis disorder occurs when a person has co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Oftentimes, it’s unclear which disorder developed first. Drug and alcohol abuse sometimes occurs as a means of self-medicating for underlying mental health symptoms. For instance, you might drink to overcome social anxiety.
On the other hand, long-term substance abuse can change the way your brain functions. This may lead to the development of a mental health disorder.
Regardless, it’s important to get dual diagnosis treatment to address both disorders at the same time. Most addiction treatment centers also treat mental health disorders because of how often these disorders co-occur.
According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), about half of all US adults with a substance use disorder have a co-occurring mental health disorder.
Mental health and substance use disorders have similar risk factors and underlying causes. Some of these include traumatic experiences, family history with either disorder, and stressful life events. As a result, both disorders also have similar symptoms.
The signs and symptoms of a dual diagnosis disorder are similar to those of mental health and substance use disorders.
The similarity in symptoms can make it difficult to identify whether a person has both disorders instead of just one or the other. And, since drugs and alcohol can mask mental health symptoms, you might not realize you have a co-occurring disorder until you go through a detox program. This is because underlying mental health symptoms will rise to the surface once you get sober.
The following are common signs and symptoms of a dual diagnosis disorder:
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At Valor Behavioral Health, we offer different levels of care during dual diagnosis treatment to meet you where you’re at in your recovery. Since our programs are all outpatient—meaning that you don’t reside in the facility—you must have a safe and stable home environment. Alternatively, you may choose to reside in a sober living or mental health housing program.
In addition, it is best if you’ve completed a detox and residential treatment program prior to outpatient care. That way, your symptoms are stable, and you have a solid foundation of recovery skills to ensure you’re ready for outpatient treatment.
We offer the following programs to treat dual diagnosis disorders:
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) is the highest level of care that we offer. During a PHP program, you’ll be immersed in recovery activities for 6-8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Throughout PHP, you’ll attend group therapy sessions and one-on-one counseling along with educational programming to teach you valuable life skills. Our PHP program also teaches you how to prevent relapses throughout long-term recovery.
After completing PHP, many clients step down to an intensive outpatient program (IOP).
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): IOP programs are great for those who are advanced in recovery, yet still need structured support. Our IOP program in Atlanta helps you transition back to everyday life by offering a flexible treatment schedule. This allows you to fulfill responsibilities in other areas of your life, such as work, school, or family care.
An IOP lasts about 3-4 hours per day and the number of sessions per week can vary. However, most IOP programs occur for 4-5 days each week. In addition, many treatment facilities offer evening IOP programs for those who work during the day.
After completing an IOP, most clients continue treatment with outpatient therapy, alumni programming, and peer support groups.
Outpatient Program: Outpatient programs provide the most flexibility in terms of scheduling and treatment. This is because, even after attending intensive programming, you could have some lingering issues or symptoms. Outpatient programs, which usually include about one to two hours of weekly therapy sessions, can help you continue your treatment.
Remember that dual diagnosis symptoms take a long time to develop. Therefore, your treatment can take several months or years. In fact, most people need some type of ongoing support or counseling—especially if they have severe mental illness or take psychiatric medications.
It is also important to build and maintain a community of like-minded individuals in recovery. That is why we also offer an alumni program.
Alumni Program: Alumni programs keep you connected to your recovery community. This might include social activities, continuing psychoeducational courses, special events, or group support meetings. Alumni programs keep you connected to peers and recovery resources.
Our alumni program can help to reduce the risk of relapse throughout long-term recovery. In addition, you and your peers can celebrate milestones as you continue along your recovery journey. You can even help those in the early stages of recovery by offering support or leading group discussions.
Adolescent Program: Valor Behavioral Health understands that early intervention is crucial for preventing poor health outcomes for those with dual diagnosis disorders. This is why we offer the above-mentioned levels of care for adolescents in need of recovery.
According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), “over 60 percent of adolescents in community-based substance use disorder treatment programs also meet diagnostic criteria for another mental illness.”
Thus, there is a critical need for dual diagnosis services among adolescents. Our adolescent treatment program provides a flexible schedule for your child to continue school and extracurricular activities. We also encourage family participation to foster a supportive home environment conducive to recovery.
At our dual diagnosis treatment program, you can expect evidence-based services as you advance in your recovery through our levels of care.
We offer the following services during dual diagnosis treatment in Georgia:
If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health issues or dual diagnosis disorders and seeking a balanced approach to recovery, our dual diagnosis treatment in Georgia may be the right choice.
Dual diagnosis disorders are common among those with either a mental health or substance abuse diagnosis. Treating both disorders at the same time offers the best chance of obtaining success in long-term recovery. That is why we offer dual diagnosis treatment in Georgia for those with co-occurring disorders.
Contact Valor Behavioral Health today to begin dual diagnosis treatment in Georgia.
Ashley Stover2024-09-11Extremely Disappointing Experience I recently attended Valor Behavioral Health for mental health treatment, but unfortunately, my experience was overwhelmingly negative. While I had hoped to find support and healing, I encountered several major issues. After serving 20 years in the United States Air Force I have PTSD, Depression and Anxiety and I was very hopeful to receive help from Valor but it ended up being a total waste of 3 months of my time, money, and energy. The quality of care was subpar, with classes that were unengaging and unhelpful. However, my main concerns were with the administrative team, who were consistently unprofessional and unresponsive. Even more alarming, I witnessed staff members engaging in inappropriate relationships with clients, which is a serious ethical violation. Furthermore, I suspect that the facility may be engaging in insurance fraud, which is not only illegal but also a betrayal of trust. What's even more disturbing is that many of the positive reviews I've seen online appear to be fake, written by actual staff members themselves. This lack of transparency and integrity further erodes trust in an already deeply flawed institution. Overall, I would strongly advise others to explore alternative options for mental health treatment. There are likely better, more reputable facilities that can provide the support and care you deserve. This review will be deleted soon since it’s not a 5 star review!!Liam Parsell2024-08-18My experience at Valor has been nothing less than outstanding. I was first introduced to Kerry when I arrived who embodies the perfect first interaction for an incoming client. The family culture they deliver to clients works and made me feel at home almost instantly. I highly recommend this facility if you need to conquer a bump in your life.Tyler Yaughn2024-08-18Great place to recover!!! Therapists are attentive and knowledgeable. Facilitators and management are excellent.Tracy Couch2024-08-16This place does not provide food . You will be lucky if you see a therapist. They do not respect HIPAA. The owner does not live in Georgia.Evan Mccavey2024-08-15I highly recommend Valor Behavioral Health! The therapist, and the whole team goes above and beyond. I have been to multiple treatment centers, and as a 19 year old I can say this is the best treatment for anyone young or older. They communicate effectively and clearly. Any issue arises; they handle it with the utmost professionalism. The qualities they have shown to shine above all are respect, care, and how they truly figure out a individualized treatment plan that will help you or a loved one get pass with whatever you struggle with mental health and or substance abuse wise.Charles Aldridge2024-08-07Overall a great experience. Wonderful therapy and groups. I would recommend to others. 5/5.Matt Bradley2024-07-12This was the best experience of my life. I have learned some much from this facility. Valor behavioral health. I now have my tool box of coping skills. Breathing techniques, meditation and worth. I’m now proud of who I am. One of the staff members told me,”it’s none of my business what others think of me.. To the staff I will miss y’all and thank you for believing in me.Joshua Williams2024-07-11If you guys are looking for quality care a super supportive staff that really cares about you this is the place for you. I’ve been to a few treatment centers and love this place they go above and beyond every day I will always be grateful to know these people and call them friends!!ros sherman2024-07-03Engaging with many groups that move around topics