Most individuals with a heroin addiction also have an underlying mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and more. Those who suffer from co-occurring addiction and mental illness usually struggle with poor concentration, low motivation, and social anxiety. Some people stay at an inpatient dual diagnosis treatment center and receive professional help tailored to their needs.
Staff members are trained in both addiction counseling and psychotherapy, so they know how to address the challenges of going through rehab while dealing with a severe psychiatric disorder.
High-quality dual diagnosis treatment centers offer the following: