Searching for a Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Dubuque, IA
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Why Do Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Screen for Mental Health?
Substance abuse addiction is a chronic disease of the body and mind. It's considered a behavioral and mental disease. When mental health issues coexist with abuse it creates further consequences that can be severe and even deadly. Certain substances can have an adverse reaction with mental health issues. Also meds prescribed to patietns for withdrawals may conflict with their mental health issues or with meds prescribed for the mental health issues, so it's vital that patients are screened for mental health issues when they enter rehab.
The first stage of rehab is detoxification, and it's in this stage that patients are assessed for mental health issues so a custom treatment plan can be created.
If you're in a toxic environment that is contributing to your drug and alcohol abuse, consider traveling for treatment. Not only will traveling for treatment to another city or state remove you from these toxic conditions, you'll also receive the benefit of anonymity as you'll have less of a chance to encounter people you know when you travel to a treatment center.
Consider giving your recovery a boost by joining a weekly group meeting. You'll develop a support system with peers who share similar struggles. You can also share your struggles to find healing. Sponsors are available who will provide personal mentorship on your road to recovery. Also consider joining a 12-step program. When you "œwork the steps", you gain accountability for your actions, and also make amends to the people you may have harmed in your abuse. To find a meeting near you, click on the map below.
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