Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
at Keystone Health Group
More than half of people with substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental health condition. Keystone Health Group provides integrated dual-diagnosis treatment that addresses both conditions simultaneously — because treating only one rarely works.
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders — also called dual diagnosis — refers to the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and one or more mental health conditions. According to SAMHSA, approximately 9.2 million adults in the United States have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
The relationship between mental health and substance use is bidirectional: mental health conditions increase the risk of developing substance use disorder, and substance use worsens mental health symptoms. Treating only one condition without addressing the other dramatically reduces the likelihood of sustained recovery.
Mental Health Conditions We Treat
Our Integrated Treatment Approach
Simultaneous Treatment
We treat substance use disorder and mental health conditions at the same time, in the same program. This integrated approach is more effective than sequential treatment (treating one condition first, then the other) or parallel treatment (treating each condition in separate programs).
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management
All clients receive a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation at admission. Our psychiatrists diagnose and treat co-occurring mental health conditions, including prescribing and managing psychiatric medications when indicated.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma is a major driver of both substance use disorder and mental health conditions. All treatment at Keystone Health Group is delivered through a trauma-informed lens, with specialized trauma therapies including EMDR, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and prolonged exposure (PE) available for clients with PTSD and trauma histories.
Evidence-Based Therapies
Our dual-diagnosis program uses evidence-based therapies with demonstrated effectiveness for co-occurring disorders: CBT, DBT, motivational enhancement therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Treatment is individualized based on each client's specific diagnoses and needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a co-occurring disorder?
Will I need psychiatric medication?
Does insurance cover dual-diagnosis treatment?
Dual-Diagnosis Admissions
Our clinical team specializes in co-occurring disorders. Call for a free assessment.
Call NowTreating the Whole Person
Lasting recovery requires treating both addiction and the underlying mental health conditions that drive it.
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