What We Treat
Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
Mental health conditions can increase the risk of drug or alcohol use, usually as a way to self-medicate unwanted symptoms. However, this typically leads to further complications that require professional treatment.
Treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders at Pasadena Villa
Defining co-occurring disorders
Mental health disorders often come with challenging symptoms that can lead individuals to self-medicate in an attempt to manage overwhelming feelings. While alcohol or drug use may seem to alleviate some symptoms temporarily, substance abuse only exacerbates mental health issues, making them more difficult to treat.
In the US, 21.5 million adults have a co-occurring disorder.
FAQs
Questions about co-occurring disorders
What are co-occurring disorders?
Co-occurring disorders occur when an individual is diagnosed with both a mental health disorder — such as depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia — and a substance use disorder. These dual diagnoses can be challenging to treat due to the complexities of managing both mental illness and substance abuse simultaneously.
What are the signs and symptoms of a co-occurring substance use disorder?
Substance use disorder is characterized by the excessive and frequent use of drugs or alcohol despite harmful consequences. Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse include:
- Increased tolerance to drugs or alcohol
- Failure to meet important life responsibilities
- Strained relationships and frequent conflicts
- Inability to control or reduce substance use
- Spending excessive time obtaining or using drugs or alcohol
- Sacrificing personal activities or responsibilities to use substances
- Engaging in risky behaviors while under the influence
- Experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sweating, depression, insomnia, tremors, and increased heart rate
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Our Levels of Care
Pasadena Villa offers a comprehensive continuum of care — from residential treatment to partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs — ensuring individuals and families find the right level of support at every stage of treatment.
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