Dual diagnosis is also referred to as co-occurring disorders. This refers to individuals who are struggling with both a mental illness as well as a substance addiction. Dual diagnosis can be a challenge and will take time to overcome. Treatment can be harder for patients with mental illnesses, because it can become a struggle to get them to comply with the rules and regulations of a conventional addiction treatment program. It’s important to do research and find the right treatment center for you or a loved one. Make sure they have a competent and firm grasp on dual diagnosis counseling. It’s important to find a dual diagnosis counseling program that can treat all aspects of the illnesses in a single location. Recovery Ways, which is located in the Salt Lake valley is one of those programs. Our mental health and addiction counselors work together to provide well-rounded care. The transtheoretical model of behavior change from the University of Rhode Island is a great example of how treatment and counseling takes place.
Precontemplation
This is when there is no intent to change the behavior in the foreseeable future, and there is very little awareness of the problems.
Contemplation
This is when an awareness of a problem is formed. At this stage many begin thinking about making a commitment to change, but no action has been taken.
Preparation
This stage refers to when the individual intends to take action within the net month, and has possibly tried unsuccessfully to take action in the past year.
Action
This stage is when individuals begin to modify their behavior, experiences, or environment to help them in their recovery journey.
Maintenance
This stage is after treatment, when the individual is working to prevent relapse and is able to consolidate gains that were attained during the action stage. The maintenance will extend indefinitely for those with addictive behaviors. If you or someone you know needs dual diagnosis treatment help in the Salt Lake City area, contact Recovery Ways at 1-888-986-7848.
