The short answer to this question is that dual diagnosis treats you as an individual. Your problems with mental illness and addiction are not separate, so why should your treatment be? Our dual diagnosis treatment center will offer you a rehab program that tailors itself to your specific needs.
It is also important to recognize that “dual diagnosis” is becoming a bit of a buzzword in the addiction treatment community as of late. As a result, many people fear that it is an empty term, or worse, a pseudoscience. This could not be further from the truth. Dual diagnosis is a widely recognized and respected practice in the mental health field. In fact, many experts even call it a necessary step forward in addiction treatment.
The mental health problems that dual diagnosis can treat include but are not limited to:
Fortunately, Pearl of the Sea has a diverse range of services. If we discover you are wrestling with more than one mental health problem, we have the resources to treat them. Do you need assistance with structuring your dietary and nutritional schedule? We have experts to help you. If your addiction relates to chronic pain, we can even help you with pain management and relief.
Some people’s addictions occur as a result of past trauma. It can be difficult to recover when your substance use is an escape from an unaddressed prior experience. This is why Pearl of the Sea Retreat also offers trauma therapy. Our therapy sessions include individual, group, and family settings as well.
The result is Pearl of the Sea Retreat, a Mediterranean style mansion on the famed Intracoastal Waterway on beautiful Anastasia Island in St. Augustine, Florida.
The Henslin’s invites you to explore Pearl of the Sea Retreat to see if our unique retreat approach to treatment is right for you or a loved one. To learn more, give us a call today at 833-357-3275.