Dual Diagnosis Treatment
At Sacramento Wellness, we understand that addiction rarely exists in isolation. For many individuals, substance use is closely tied to underlying mental health challenges. That’s why we offer a specialized Dual Diagnosis Treatment program in Sacramento designed to treat both conditions together, not apart.
If you or your loved one is struggling with a co-occurring disorder, Sacramento Wellness provides the structure, clinical care, and compassion needed to achieve real recovery on all levels, physical, emotional, and psychological.
What Is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, refers to the presence of both a substance-use disorder and a mental health condition in the same individual.
Common combinations include:
- Alcohol or opioid use + anxiety or depression
- Stimulant use + bipolar disorder
- Benzodiazepine dependence + PTSD or trauma
- Polysubstance use + personality disorders
These conditions are deeply intertwined. Treating one without addressing the other often leads to relapse, frustration, or incomplete recovery. That’s why our dual diagnosis program in Sacramento offers fully integrated care that targets both sides of the equation.
Why Dual Diagnosis Treatment Is Essential
Standard rehab programs may not be equipped to handle complex psychiatric needs. At Sacramento Wellness, dual diagnosis is not an add-on, it’s a core part of how we deliver care.
We focus on:
- Clinical integration: Our addiction and mental health specialists work together, ensuring coordinated care plans and shared insights
- Medication management: When right, psychiatric medications are used to stabilize mood, reduce anxiety, or address trauma-related symptoms
- Trauma-informed therapy: Many co-occurring disorders are rooted in unresolved trauma; our team uses evidence-based techniques to promote healing
- Relapse prevention: By addressing mental health symptoms alongside addiction, we reduce the risk of self-medication and long-term relapse
Who Needs Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment?
You or your loved one may receive help from co-occurring disorder treatment in Sacramento if you:
- Have a diagnosed (or undiagnosed) mental health condition
- Have used substances to cope with stress, trauma, or emotions
- Experience severe mood swings, panic attacks, flashbacks, or insomnia
- Feel that “getting sober” doesn’t fix your emotional or mental health issues
- Have relapsed in the past despite completing treatment
If any of the above feels familiar, dual diagnosis care could be the right next step in your recovery journey.
Our Dual Diagnosis Program in Sacramento
We provide comprehensive, integrated support for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Our treatment model includes:
- Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
Our licensed professionals assess each client for underlying mental health conditions, past trauma, medication history, and more. - Personalized Treatment Plans
Every plan is tailored to the client’s unique psychiatric, and substance use profile, because no two recovery journeys are the same. - Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist using CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and other modalities. - Group Counseling
Peer-based support groups address coping skills, communication, boundaries, and emotional processing. - Medication Management
Careful prescribing and monitoring of medications to stabilize mental health symptoms, reduce cravings, or improve sleep and mood. - Ongoing Case Management
Our clinical team works closely with everyone on progress tracking, crisis support, and discharge planning. - Family Involvement
When right, family members are engaged to better understand the dual diagnosis model and how to support long-term recovery.
Common Diagnoses We Treat Alongside Addiction
Our dual diagnosis treatment in Sacramento supports individuals living with:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar I and II
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
These are not barriers to recovery, they’re part of the story. And we treat them accordingly, with nuance, care, and respect.
The Sacramento Wellness Difference
Unlike fragmented care models that refer clients elsewhere for psychiatric support, we keep everything in-house, so communication flows freely and clients don’t fall through the cracks.
Our dual diagnosis program in Sacramento offers:
- A dedicated team of addiction and mental health professionals
- Low staff-to-client ratios for personalized attention
- Continuity of care from detox through discharge
- A safe, non-judgmental space to explore mental health honestly
- Preparation for aftercare, including outpatient therapy and community support networks
Begin Integrated Healing at Sacramento Wellness
Our co-occurring disorder treatment in Sacramento is built to help you understand your symptoms, develop tools for stability, and reclaim control of your life.
You are not your diagnosis. And with the right support, you are not stuck.
