The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Substance Use and PTSD
When dealing with mental health and addiction recovery, only addressing one aspect of a person’s difficulties rarely brings about enduring recovery. This is particularly true for those battling both substance use disorders (SUD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At Inner Voyage Recovery Center, we recognize the intricate link between these conditions, emphasizing the critical need […]
Dual Diagnosis: The Importance of Dealing with Trauma and Addiction
One in four individuals dealing with addiction also received a diagnosis of an underlying mental health condition. The medical community refers to this situation as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. For one-fourth of the patients trying to recover from an addiction to alcohol or drugs, a recovery treatment that addresses both the addiction and […]