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Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center

Dual diagnosis treatment addresses a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, by the same clinical team, in one integrated plan. Integrated care at every Courage Recovery Network location.

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What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment addresses a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, by the same clinical team, in one integrated plan. Treating only the addiction while ignoring depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder is one of the most common reasons people relapse.

Key takeaways

  • Dual diagnosis treatment addresses a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, by the same clinical team, in one integrated plan.
  • Also called co-occurring disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance use.
  • Core therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychiatric medication management.
  • Treated at every level of care, from detox through outpatient, with on-site psychiatry.
  • Signs include using alcohol or drugs to manage mood, anxiety, sleep, or intrusive thoughts, mental health symptoms that return or worsen when sober, multiple prior treatment episodes that addressed only one issue.
  • Covered by most plans under federal mental health parity law.
Also known as
co-occurring disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance use, comorbid addiction and mental illness
Treated at
All levels of care: detox, inpatient, PHP, IOP, outpatient
Core therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychiatric medication management
Psychiatric care
On-site psychiatrist, medication management, weekly review

Signs you may need dual diagnosis and addiction treatment

  • Using alcohol or drugs to manage mood, anxiety, sleep, or intrusive thoughts
  • Mental health symptoms that return or worsen when sober
  • Multiple prior treatment episodes that addressed only one issue
  • A psychiatric diagnosis alongside escalating substance use

Our treatment approach

Every client receives a full psychiatric evaluation at intake. Our psychiatrists, therapists, and addiction counselors work as one team, meeting daily, so medication, therapy, and recovery work move in the same direction.

Therapies we use for dual diagnosis

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • psychiatric medication management
  • trauma-focused therapy
  • motivational interviewing
  • family therapy

Trauma-informed care at every level

Every Courage Recovery program is trauma-informed. Staff are trained to recognize how trauma shapes behavior, avoid re-traumatization, and create physical and emotional safety. This is not a specialty track. It is the baseline for everything we do.

Levels of care for dual diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis treatment is available at every level of care, so you can enter at the intensity you need and step down without losing your team.

Medically reviewed by the Courage Recovery Network Clinical Team. Last updated 2026-09-29. This page is for educational purposes and does not replace an individual clinical assessment. Call (888) 614-7778 for a confidential evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment addresses a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, by the same clinical team, in one integrated plan. Treating only the addiction while ignoring depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder is one of the most common reasons people relapse.

What are the signs of dual diagnosis with substance use?

Common signs include using alcohol or drugs to manage mood, anxiety, sleep, or intrusive thoughts, mental health symptoms that return or worsen when sober, multiple prior treatment episodes that addressed only one issue, and a psychiatric diagnosis alongside escalating substance use.

How does Courage Recovery treat dual diagnosis?

Every client receives a full psychiatric evaluation at intake. Our psychiatrists, therapists, and addiction counselors work as one team, meeting daily, so medication, therapy, and recovery work move in the same direction.

What therapies are used for dual diagnosis?

We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychiatric medication management, trauma-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and family therapy, chosen based on your assessment.

Can I get treatment for dual diagnosis and addiction at the same time?

Yes. That is the core of our model. Every Courage Recovery location treats mental health and substance use together, in one plan, with one clinical team.

Does insurance cover dual diagnosis treatment?

Yes. Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most plans must cover mental health and substance use treatment at the same level as medical care. We accept Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Surest, GEHA, and Independence Blue Cross.

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