Data provided by the SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) suggests as many as 9 million American adults have a dual diagnosis condition. The best dual diagnosis treatment programs involve several components, including comprehensive medically supported detox, therapy, and carefully planned aftercare. Depending on your initial needs, the first step on your journey towards sobriety is detox and withdrawal.
The steps of detox will help you wean off drugs or alcohol in a safe, medically supported setting like Atlantic Recovery Center. Specific factors unique to your relationship with drugs and alcohol, such as the duration and severity of your addiction, will directly impact how long detox takes for you. After your body is free from the effects of drugs and alcohol, you can safely and effectively engage in an addiction treatment program.
A dual diagnosis treatment program in South Florida at Atlantic Recovery Center will consist of elements to address both your addiction and mental health needs. As noted above, you will have the opportunity to participate in various therapies, including group, individual, and family counseling sessions. In many programs, 12-step programs are also available. Finally, as your treatment program comes to an end, your treatment staff will work with you to design a robust aftercare plan that includes ongoing therapy and support throughout the earliest (and often most challenging) days of recovery.
The length of the detox process varies. Some people may experience mild to moderate symptoms that resolve within a few days. For others, detox leads to severe and potentially dangerous symptoms that may persist for a week or more. Our highly trained medical and mental health staff will closely monitor your physical and emotional health during medically supervised detox at our south Florida treatment center. This monitoring will allow treatment professionals to provide vital support and intervention if needed. Without these crucial elements of a detox program, many will relapse before they can successfully “get clean,” making detoxing alone unsafe and often unsuccessful.