Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Orange County, CA: Personalized, Comprehensive Care for Co-Occurring Disorders

At Crystal Cove Recovery, we offer dual diagnosis treatment as part of our residential treatment program. Each treatment plan is customized to meet the unique and specific needs and recovery goals of each client, involving intentional efforts to enable their whole-person well-being.

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Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Laguna Beach

The journey to recovery is more than ceasing substance abuse, addictive behavior, and mental health issues; rather, it is about identifying and implementing lifestyle changes that support a holistic approach to wellness. Our integrated dual diagnosis treatment programs will provide you with the energy, time, and space to fully dive into your presenting problems, discover their root causes, and create a newfound sense of balance in your life. This process goes beyond traditional treatment to address all facets of health, from emotional and physical health to social and spiritual health and beyond.

Our residential treatment facility and integrated dual diagnosis treatment services are located in Laguna Beach, California. Further, our Laguna sanctuary offers an optimal environment for healing, with a variety of outdoor areas, serene spaces, and walking paths that are surrounded by the natural beauty of California. These facility services, coupled with our comprehensive and integrative approach to dual diagnosis treatment, offer you the opportunity to experience a refreshing, new beginning in your life.

A Trusted, High-Integrity Approach to Long-Term Recovery

Your treatment plan will involve participation in both individual and group therapy modalities that will incorporate a plethora of therapeutic approaches. In between sessions and throughout your day, you will also be encouraged to spend time in quiet self-reflection via mindfulness practices like meditation and prayer. As you work to better understand the interconnectedness between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, you will strengthen your resilience to life’s many challenges and learn healthier ways to cope with them as they surface throughout your life.

At Crystal Cove, the time you spend in individual and group therapy will provide you with the tools that you need to experience long-term success in recovery. Before you complete your treatment plan, you will have an outline of your continuing care plan and other support resources that will be pivotal for sustaining your sobriety. You will also develop relapse prevention strategies that will help you identify your triggers, manage your cravings, and maintain your well-being long after treatment has concluded. Furthermore, the connections that you will make throughout your treatment program will continue to play an essential role in your healing, even long after you have returned home.

What Is Dual Diagnosis?

A dual diagnosis refers to the presence of two or more conditions existing in tandem. As mentioned previously, dual diagnoses, often referred to as co-occurring disorders, are comorbid and can interact with one another, ultimately worsening the symptoms and course of both conditions. Some examples of dual diagnoses can include bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction, an anxiety disorder and substance use disorder (SUD), and major depressive disorder and opioid use disorder (OUD), among others.

Understanding Co-Occurring Substance Use & Mental Health Disorders

There are many reasons why mental health disorders and SUD can co-occur. As highlighted by NIDA, three considerations may point to why substance abuse and mental health issues often exist together: First, both SUD and mental health disorders share similar risk factors. Risk factors such as genetic vulnerabilities, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), trauma, stress, lack of social and/or support groups, and more can increase the risk of alcohol and drug use as well as mental illness.

Next, mental illness can make individuals more vulnerable to engaging with alcohol and other drugs: Mental health disorders can bring about a plethora of challenging symptoms, from anxiety and depression to feelings of worthlessness, paranoia, social isolation, chronic pain, and more. Individuals who lack access to reliable social support systems and mental health treatment may be more likely to turn to alcohol, drugs, and other addictive behaviors in an attempt to self-medicate these symptoms and improve functioning. Unfortunately, while these behaviors may temporarily reduce symptoms of mental illnesses, they ultimately exacerbate symptoms while informing new symptoms related to dependency and addiction in the long run.

Lastly, substance abuse can make individuals more vulnerable to experiencing mental health issues. Not only do alcohol and drug use alter the brain’s reward system by surging dopamine, but they also impact cognitive functions like attention, executive function, and impulse control, which are necessary for sustaining life. Frequent and recurrent engagement in substance abuse will lead to changes in brain structure and functioning that can make an individual more likely to develop mental health issues in their life.

Why Dual Diagnosis Requires a Unique Treatment Approach

All in all, a dual diagnosis requires a unique treatment approach because co-occurring conditions interact in ways that can complicate the treatment process and increase the risk of relapse twofold. For effective and long-lasting recovery, both conditions must be treated together in tandem through integrated treatment, which incorporates a well-rounded and holistic approach to sobriety. By addressing all presenting conditions, as well as specific factors like trauma, coping skills, social support systems, physical health, and more in dual diagnosis treatment, you will have the information and tools that you need to attain truly sustainable recovery and sobriety.

What We Treat at Our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center

We at Crystal Cove serve adult men and women ages 18+ who are seeking relief from addictions and co-occurring mental health disorders. While we primarily serve individuals who are local to Southern California, our services are also available to those who are looking to travel away from the triggers of their home environments towards a serene healing atmosphere that enables clarity, peace, and balance.

At our dual diagnosis treatment center in Laguna Beach, CA, we treat a variety of combinations of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Whether you have been previously diagnosed or you suspect that you would meet criteria for a mental health disorder or SUD, we encourage you to call and connect with us directly to determine how we can best support your steps into treatment.

Mental Health Conditions Commonly Linked to Substance Abuse

Some examples of mental health conditions commonly linked to substance abuse that we treat at our dual diagnosis treatment center include:

Anxiety disorders
Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Addiction and Substance Use Disorders

Meanwhile, some examples of SUD and addiction that we focus on treating in our addiction treatment programs include:

Alcohol addiction
Opioid abuse
Prescription drug dependence
Illicit drug use (cocaine, meth, etc.)

Why Choose Crystal Cove’s Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Laguna Beach?

Many things set our dual diagnosis treatment center apart from other treatment facilities in Laguna Beach and beyond. Consider some of the following elements:

QEEG Brain Mapping: Personalized Treatment Plans Adapted to Your Neurophysiology

One of the most unique components of our dual diagnosis treatment in Orange County is our use of QEEG brain mapping and GeneSight testing technology. This technology is used to identify existing patterns in your neurology that may be contributing to your mental health and addictive symptoms. With these tools, our clinicians can customize your treatment plan and associated interventions – therapy, medication, neurofeedback, holistic approaches, and more – to meet your individualized needs in recovery.

QEEG brain mapping and GeneSight testing can be especially valuable if you have a dual diagnosis. Brain mapping allows us to identify the best medications for your symptoms by reducing medication trial-and-error periods and working to treat your presenting concerns at their very core.

Compassionate Care, Medical Support, and a Focus on Lasting Recovery

Another element that sets our treatment center apart from other facilities is our emphasis on providing compassionate, comprehensive care and medical support to facilitate lasting recovery in the lives of our clients. From the moment you connect with our treatment team, you will be met exactly where you are on your treatment journey. Our team and alumni are dedicated to building a supportive therapeutic community where every success is celebrated, every client is met with empathy, and hope for the future is reignited.

Staff-Supported Schedules and Supervised Use of Electronics

During your stay at Crystal Cove, you will engage with a highly structured treatment schedule, full of therapeutic activities that support a new beginning. Part of this new beginning is learning who you are outside of social media and other electronic use. While you will have supervised use of your electronics, the time you spend away from your phone and other technological devices will provide you with more time and energy to connect with yourself and the beautiful surroundings of California.

Authentic Connection, Not a Transaction

At Crystal Cove Recovery, our primary initiative is to create authentic connections with our clients to enable self-healing and transformation. While other treatment centers may offer transactional services, we prioritize quality care with widened accessibility and insurance coverage for clients. To learn more about our financial options, call to connect with our admissions team today.

Our Approach to Dual Diagnosis Treatment

We at Crystal Cove Recovery offer a steady stream of services for clients enrolled in our dual diagnosis treatment. Some components of our program include:

Medically Managed Detox: Safe, Supervised Stabilization

Your journey to sobriety and transformation will likely begin with detoxification. Indeed, withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs can not only be uncomfortable but can also lead to life-threatening symptoms. Our medically managed detoxification will help you safely withdraw from substances while our clinical team works to minimize any potential risks of harm to your health and well-being. Detoxification will often involve the use of medications, therapeutic approaches, and 24/7 support to help you work through your triggers and withdrawal symptoms while preparing for the next stages of treatment.

Residential Treatment Designed for Deep, Transformational Healing

Once you complete detox, you will move into our residential treatment program and participate in a highly structured therapeutic experience to establish and sustain sobriety. In residential treatment, you will interact with a wide range of therapeutic approaches and interventions to address the root cause of your addictive behavior, learn and implement healthier coping mechanisms into your daily routine, and work towards SMART goals that are personalized to your recovery and healing journey. From individual and group therapy to case management services, continued medical management, holistic integration, optional family involvement, and more, residential treatment is curated to foster lasting transformation while creating sustainable recovery.

Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

As mentioned previously, dual diagnosis treatment is integrated, ensuring effective coordination of services for treating both mental health disorders and co-occurring substance abuse together in tandem. Integrated treatment will focus on restoring healing in your whole person – mind, body, and spirit – to secure and maintain lasting recovery from all of your presenting symptoms.

Evidence-Based Therapies We Use

Some of the specific, evidence-based therapies we use in our dual diagnosis treatment program include, but are not limited to:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Individual therapy and family therapy
Group therapy and peer support
Medication management by experienced clinicians
Expressive and art therapy for emotional processing
Nutritional education
Meditation, yoga, and other relaxation techniques
Physical fitness
Life skills training
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy
Brain mapping

If you have questions about the therapeutic interventions we offer, feel free to reach out to us today to learn more.

Alumni Community, Aftercare, and Ongoing Recovery Support

Following your treatment stay at Crystal Cove Recovery, you will have many opportunities to stay connected with ongoing support. Our alumni community, coupled with aftercare services, will offer you continued accountability, encouragement, and compassion as you navigate the transition back home as well as years down the road in your continued sober journey. Just as your treatment plan, ongoing recovery support, and aftercare services are individualized to meet your unique needs. Moreover, you will have a reliable aftercare plan that is crafted well before your time at Crystal Cove comes to a close.

Take the First Step Toward Wellness and Wholeness

Navigating the challenges of a dual diagnosis without external support can seem like an impossible journey. Allow us at Crystal Cove Recovery to guide and support you in taking the first step towards wellness and wholeness, and continue this support as you gain confidence in your sobriety. Whether you begin a dual diagnosis treatment in Orange County, CA, or elsewhere, we want to celebrate your success and ensure that you know that lasting transformation is just a phone call away.

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