Co-Occurring Addiction Treatment

A co-occurring addiction treatment program offers a path to comprehensive mental health by addressing substance use disorders and mental health issues simultaneously. Sanford Behavioral Health's integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders in Grand Rapids, Michigan, provides personalized care and support for people with co-occurring disorders.

We understand that addressing one issue without the other can lead to a cycle of relapse and ongoing struggles. Call 616.202.3326 to learn about our co-occurring disorders treatment and our other substance use disorders treatment programs offered at Sanford Behavioral Health to support your journey toward recovery.

What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?

Co-occurring disorders is the term addiction professionals use to refer to mental health conditions that happen alongside a substance use disorder. Common co-occurring disorders include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Bipolar disorder

Addiction does not happen in isolation, and addressing it in isolation often fails to foster lasting recovery. People with multiple mental health diagnoses encounter more significant challenges than those dealing solely with substance use disorders. Without proper treatment, they experience higher relapse rates, reduced quality of life, and numerous obstacles on their journey to abstinence.

What to Expect from Our Co-Occurring Addiction Treatment

Co-occurring addiction treatment offers a wide range of services to help people achieve total mental health recovery. People who attend a co-occurring addiction treatment program get the best of both worlds: evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders and effective mental health treatments that can minimize the symptoms of a mental health condition.

Addiction Treatment

In treating addiction, therapists at a co-occurring addiction program may utilize therapies and treatments like:

• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Group therapy
• Motivational interviewing (MI)
• Medical detox
• Support housing options
• Nature therapy

These treatments have proven effective in helping people overcome the symptoms of drug or alcohol withdrawals, reduce the frequency of drug cravings, and teach patients healthy coping mechanisms to deal with the stressors of everyday life.

Mental Health Treatment

Patients at a co-occurring addiction treatment program receive targeted mental health treatments that have proven effective at treating mental health disorders. The approaches include:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Meeting regularly with a psychiatrist
• Mental health-focused support groups

These therapies are specifically designed for people suffering from the symptoms of mental health conditions. By combining both psychiatric medication and targeted psychotherapy approaches, most patients will see a significant decrease in their level of negative mental health symptoms. Some will even achieve total remission, meaning they no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for a mental health condition.

Levels of Care in Treating Co-Occurring Addiction

Sanford Behavioral Health offers the full continuum of care for co-occurring addiction treatment. A full continuum of care means that we can accommodate every aspect of your treatment plan and that you never have to transfer between treatment centers to get the appropriate level of care for your needs. Our programs for co-occurring addiction treatment include:

Medical Detox

The first step of addiction recovery, medical detox, helps people to overcome the physical withdrawal symptoms of substance use disorders. These facilities focus on stabilizing patients and preparing them for the next steps in the treatment process.

Residential Treatment

Residential treatment offers the highest intensity of treatments and therapies, allowing our patients to devote themselves entirely to the work of recovery. Patients live at their treatment facility and attend treatments for several hours a day.

Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient treatment options are ideal for people with busy lives or who are prepared to step down from residential care. Patients live at home or in supportive recovery housing and attend treatment several days a week.

The Importance of Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

Integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders is crucial because it addresses both mental health conditions and substance use concerns simultaneously, leading to more effective recovery outcomes.

Individuals with co-occurring disorders often experience complex challenges that a one-dimensional approach cannot fully address. Integrated treatment helps in reducing these challenges by providing comprehensive care. It's important because:

• It promotes a holistic approach to treatment, addressing all aspects of an individual's well-being.
• It decreases the likelihood of relapse by addressing underlying mental health issues that may contribute to substance use.
• It allows for more effective coordination and communication between addiction specialists and mental health professionals.
• It provides individualized care that focuses on each patient's unique needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

By offering integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders, Sanford Behavioral Health is committed to helping individuals achieve total mental health recovery. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing personalized care and support throughout your journey to lasting recovery.

Call Sanford Behavioral Health and Start Our Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

To learn more about our extensive treatment options for people with co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions, contact our team online or by calling 616.202.3326. From the moment you call until the day you are discharged, our team will be there to support you in every step of your recovery journey.