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Mental illness and substance abuse are two different issues, but they’re very difficult to separate. Up to half of people with an addiction also suffer from a mental disorder. And 30% or more of people who have a mental disorder also have substance abuse issues. So very often, mental illness and substance abuse are grouped together. Though many people have one or the other, a growing percentage suffers from both, for a variety of reasons. Some people develop a mental illness after months or years of substance abuse. The ravages of frequent alcohol or drug abuse affect the brain chemicals and the ability to process things normally.

But in some mental illness and substance abuse case, the mental illness occurred first. In most cases where a mental illness appears, there is no substance abuse. But in other cases, especially cases that go untreated, the person desperately wants to relieve the paranoia, depression and anxiety of their mental illness. In those mental illness and substance abuse cases, the people start using drugs and alcohol as a type of medication for their depression. It works a little at first, but then more and more drugs and alcohol are needed. And soon the person is addicted, and not getting true relief from the mental illness. Stopping is almost impossible at that point, however. If you want to stop your addiction, call Sunset Malibu at 1-800-332-9202.

Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Programs

Dual diagnosis treatment is designed for the dual problem of mental illness and substance abuse. When a person has both these issues, getting well is a challenge. It can be done thought, especially if you choose a dual diagnosis treatment center like Sunset Malibu in Malibu, California. Our treatment center knows how to treat mental illness and substance abuse cases. Even if you’ve been through alcohol or drug rehab, or you’ve had mental health counseling before, call Sunset Malibu today. Only when the treatment is combined and done at the same time can you really hope to stay in recovery.

Mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, combined with addiction, lead some people to go as far as attempting suicide. The depression steals their hope, and makes suicide seem like the only way to get relief. Mental illness and substance abuse feed each other and keep each other strong. So if one is left untreated or undertreated, the problem is going to persist. It’s this inability to truly be free of symptoms that can lead a person to want to end his or her life. But with Sunset Malibu and our mental illness and substance abuse treatment approach, you can learn to get past the depression at the same time you’re learning to live without alcohol and drugs. Call Sunset Malibu today at 1-800-332-9202 to experience our mental illness and substance abuse program for yourself.

Types of Mental Disorders

There are different types of mental disorders that occur with the combination of mental illness and substance abuse. Major depression, also known as clinical depression, is the most common. This is followed by bipolar disorder, which is also known as manic depression. When mental illness and substance abuse occur together, there may even me a mental disorder like schizophrenia at work. But often, depression is part of it. When the addiction and mental disorder make life almost impossible, depression sets in easily.

Other mental disorders that are often found in cases of mental illness and substance abuse include things like generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, OCD and PTSD. But depression is usually present, even if it’s only as a symptom of another disorder. Depression alone is enough to make you think your future is hopeless. But when you have mental illness and substance abuse combined, it can seem impossible to get through just one more day. Don’t try–call Sunset Malibu instead and get started on a life without addiction or crushing depression. Call Sunset Malibu today at 1-800-332-9202.

Your Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

When you suffer with mental illness and substance abuse, you don’t have a problem exactly like anyone else’s. Even people who suffer from the same disorder and the same type of addiction, will have a different overall illness than you. So you shouldn’t be treated with the same exact treatment as someone else. At Sunset Malibu, we create an individualized treatment program for you as soon as you come to the facility. Your treatment program is designed to meet your unique needs, and isn’t made so that everyone can follow it. It’s your alone, and part of our committed, individualized treatment approach.

Also, when you suffer from mental illness and substance abuse, we believe that you deserve a break. You’ve suffered so much already, you shouldn’t have to suffer to get excellent treatment. We provide high-end facilities that both beautiful and restful, so that you can concentrate on wellness. Treatment shouldn’t feel like punishment. So we strive for your mental illness and substance abuse treatment to feel more like time spent at an elegant vacation resort than times spent in an addiction clinic. You deserve this luxury treatment, so call us at 1-800-332-9202.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Your dual diagnosis treatment at Sunset Malibu is a truly luxury, individualized treatment approach. How long it takes you to complete the treatment is entirely up to you. We won’t know when you’ll be gone until you come and we can see how you respond to your therapies. The important thing, however, is not how long your treatment takes, but how well it works. You can have the most pleasant, least expensive treatment in the world, and it has an equal chance of working or not working. At Sunset Malibu, we’re not the least expensive dual diagnosis treatment center, but we are concerned with your health and well-being above all else. Call Sunset Malibu today and be treated with respect and discretion so that you can better enjoy your time in our treatment facility.

For additional information on the exclusive Mental Illness and Substance Abuse services at Sunset Malibu, please visit our main Dual Diagnosis page or call us at 1-800-332-9202 any time.