Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Gay Friendly Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Freedom Rings is one of the leading dual diagnosis treatment facilities in the nation. Call our toll-free helpline at 1-800-231-1820 if you are gay and in need of dual diagnosis treatment. Our addiction treatment professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you find the best course of treatment for your individual needs. Your call is always confidential and toll-free, so don't wait -- call NOW.

Many people may be confused as to what dual diagnosis really is. Dual diagnosis is what someone is diagnosed with when they exhibit a combination of a drug or alcohol addiction and a psychiatric disorder. In the GLBT community, it is proven that there is a high incidence of not just dual diagnosis cases, but of substance abuse cases in general. This level of activity prompted the creation of Lakeview's Freedom Rings, the top gay dual diagnosis treatment facility in the nation.

Exceptional Gay-Friendly Dual Diagnosis Treatment

The dual diagnosis treatment provided at Lakeview's Freedom Rings has quickly become recognized by professionals nationwide as the benchmark against which other dual diagnosis treatment centers measure themselves. The dual diagnosis program at our center incorporates the disciplines of the psychiatric, holistic and medical community. Through integrating the practices of each discipline, we have greatly enhanced the effectiveness of our dual diagnosis treatment. The dual diagnosis treatment program at Freedom Rings is directed by our board-certified psychiatrist while the rest of the clinical and medical team works together to provide the patient with the best care possible.

A critical element in our dual diagnosis protocol is the ability to choose the most effective medication for the patient. This is truly an art, taking into consideration that the patient is also suffering from a drug addiction. The psychiatrist providing the dual diagnosis treatment must be able to determine whether the psychiatric symptoms are a result of the drug addiction or are physiological in nature. It takes a very skilled psychiatrist, trained in addiction medicine to make this evaluation. At this point, our psychiatrist will determine the type of dual diagnosis treatment and medication that is appropriate for each patient.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Relapse Prevention

The greatest concern in providing dual diagnosis treatment is whether the patient will continue with their medication after discharging from the dual diagnosis treatment center. In more cases than we care to mention, patients decide to stop their medication because they are feeling better or they just do not like the way they feel. To avoid relapse, continue to take the medication until you can see a psychiatrist or return to our dual diagnosis treatment center for an evaluation. Do not discontinue your medication unless instructed by a physician. One of the strengths of the Freedom Rings treatment program is that we provide recovery aftercare assistance for a full year after discharge. You will have frequent communication with your discharge planner even after you have complete the Freedom Rings program. We feel this dedication to our patients is a valued and much-needed component of our patient's recovery from dual diagnosis.

If you or someone you love needs dual diagnosis treatment, call our helpline at 1-800-231-1820 immediately. The longer one goes without proper treatment, the more difficult it is to recover, so don't delay. We're here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your call. It's toll-free and completely confidential. Call Freedom Rings NOW for gay-friendly dual diagnosis treatment.