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Treatment for Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions

Substance use and mental health issues go hand in hand. In fact, between 40 and 60% of Americans who suffer from addiction have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. Experts agree that treating co-occurring conditions in a coordinated plan is far more successful than treating one and then the other or providing simultaneous but uncoordinated treatment. The medical and mental health professionals at Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge (PAATC) are incredibly…

Melissa BeitlerJuly 5, 2023

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How Addiction Can Impact Mental Health

When addiction and mental health disorders co-exist, they are called co-occurring disorders. These overlapping diagnoses make treatment all the more important and also challenging. But in a dual diagnosis treatment program, you can receive the needed help. Addiction and mental health therapists work together to address both disorders simultaneously under a coordinated treatment plan. To learn more about dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders, reach out to Pennsylvania Adult &…

Melissa BeitlerAugust 15, 2022

Addiction Treatment Programs Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

5 Signs of Co-Occurring Disorders in Teens

Our teen dual diagnosis treatment program in Pennsylvania addresses addiction in teens when it co-occurs with mental health conditions. This coordinated approach to addiction treatment for young people who also have an underlying mental health issue is the best and most effective way to help teens find lasting recovery and wellness. Naaman (Naaman) is just the right place to seek help if you suspect that your teen is dealing with…

Melissa BeitlerJune 30, 2021

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How Teens Can Benefit from Dual Diagnosis Treatment

The mental health and substance use risks for teens are in many ways unique to their stage of life. Though on the cusp of adulthood, their mental, physical, and psychological development are on hyper-drive, and the challenges they face in today's fast-paced, globally-connected world are significant. Naaman (Naaman) has been at the forefront of addiction recovery since its founding in 1958. Our mission has always been to keep a careful…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 22, 2021