Dual Diagnosis treatment is necessary for any individual who experiences any mood or psychological disorder along with a substance abuse problem. Genesis House is a licensed drug and alcohol dual diagnosis treatment program with clinical staff extensively trained in dual diagnosis therapeutic intervention techniques. Call Genesis House to begin the assessment process. Each individual is assessed for biological, psychological, and social functioning. Treatment is customized to address all levels of functioning. Different methods are implemented in order to meet each client's needs on all levels. Licensed clinical staff facilitates dual diagnosis group therapy. Qualified clinicians, using evidence-based practices based on current research in the addiction and mental health fields, conduct individual therapy sessions. Our on-site psychiatrist and addictionologist will assess the potential benefit of pharmacological intervention. Clients are continuously re-assessed to ensure efficacy and necessity of any prescribed medications. Once you call Genesis House the collaborated effort of our highly trained treatment team starts working to assist you in reaching all of your personal treatment goals and objectives. Our integrated approach combines both mental health and substance abuse therapy in a comfortable and secure setting.

An individual abusing drugs and/or alcohol who also has a co-occurring mental, mood, or personality disorder, such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar, obsessive compulsive disorder, or borderline, is referred to as a person with a dual diagnosis. These conditions are commonly found among substance abusers. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that thirty-seven percent of alcohol abusers and fifty-three percent of drug abusers have at least one serious mental illness. People who are coping with psychological disorders sometimes attempt to treat their condition by medicating themselves with drugs and/or alcohol. In these cases, the root of the addiction may be triggered by an underlying, untreated mental or mood disorder. Other individuals develop drug and/or alcohol induced mental or mood disorders. In both cases, in order to ensure successful recovery for these individuals, the co-occurring disorder must be addressed and treated directly. This requires the utilization of comprehensive services aimed at meeting all facets of the clinical needs of the individual. It is beneficial for a person with a dual diagnosis be treated for both the substance abuse and the co-occurring disorder simultaneously. By calling Genesis House you have taken the first step towards finding the help needed to begin the healing process.

Dual diagnosed individuals experiencing anxiety and/or depression are more vulnerable to relapse even after maintaining a period of abstinence. It is imperative that people who experience anxiety and/or depression obtain treatment services that acknowledge this potential risk factor and focus treatment work around the management of these conditions and the prevention of relapse due to these co-occurring factors. An individual with a dual diagnosis such as anxiety or depression needs clinical care specific to the recognition and maintenance of potential symptoms and therapeutic techniques relevant to the disorder.

Genesis House clinical staff is also qualified and experienced in treating eating disorders, trauma, and issues related to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, anger management, pain management, gambling, sexual issues, domestic violence issues, and self-esteem issues. Treatment plans are designed to fit each client's needs in all areas. Call Genesis House to learn more about the significant benefits of our treatment program philosophy. At Genesis House, we realize that the drugs and alcohol are just a symptom of the disease of addiction, and many areas of life functioning can also be affected. Using a holistic approach, clients are provided with opportunities to explore many avenues of emotional, physical, and spiritual healing and growth. Clients are encouraged to participate in the yoga classes, indulge in massage therapy, and get focused with daily meditation groups. Weekly gender groups are used to explore many of the gender specific issues clients may face in a sensitive and secure environment.

Most people with a dual diagnosis are able to achieve recovery if they are properly diagnosed and treatment efforts are aimed at all areas requiring clinical intervention. Pro-active measures, including education, cognitive-behavioral therapy, medical assessment, as well as group accountability and support, are all significant factors determining whether or not an individual is receiving the help he or she needs to have a happy and healthy life in recovery. Counselors trained in dual diagnosis therapy help each client effectively develop and realize their own individualized treatment goals. Individuals demonstrating motivation for treatment will find their efforts supported and enhanced by our committed and compassionate staff. Clients are empowered to take responsibility for their recovery, instilling in each of them a sense of pride, honor, and integrity. Call Genesis House to access the tools needed to get through the treatment process and beyond, one day at a time. Clients are given ample opportunity to apply these skills to their own attitudes and behaviors while in the treatment process, under the loving and supporting guidance of an experienced clinical team.

Clients will also receive the unparalleled support of fellow recovering addicts, alcoholics, and dual diagnosis individuals who can relate and share a common life experience. While in treatment, clients are building a network of sober social support that will be a significant tool throughout their journey in recovery. Clients are learning to be themselves in a social setting, without the use drugs and alcohol, and they are doing it in a safe and empathetic environment. Many times, drug and alcohol addiction has lead people to isolation, social anxiety, and fear of emotional intimacy. Co-occurring disorders also frequently amplify these conditions. The Genesis House is sensitive to these issues, and the treatment experience will help individuals to become more comfortable reaching out when they eventually enter the greater recovering community and society as a whole.

Genesis House provides a safe place to learn and grow through a balance of working on one's self while also benefiting from healthy interactions with other recovering people. Dual diagnosis clients that complete their treatment have been given a solid foundation for recovery and a greater understanding of themselves. Genesis House works with individuals to create a renewed sense of wholeness, with a desire to restore and improve all areas of functioning. This treatment of the whole person is what sets us apart from most other facilities. We do not see a person for his or her disorder or dual diagnosis, but as a whole person, with many different variables, aspirations and goals. We recognize that all individuals are unique, with different needs and diverse circumstances. Genesis House aims to help wherever it's needed. Call Genesis House at 1-800-737-0933 to begin your journey in recovery. Our client-centered approach is based on the recognition that every client is an expert on his or her self, and by encouraging him or her to participate in treatment planning and the creation of goals, we are addressing each client's individual needs.