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Addiction Treatment Programs Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

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

Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

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