Treating Depression in Drug Rehab
When depression is left untreated, it can manifest a host of unhealthy coping mechanisms that can ultimately lead to drug rehab. Treating depression in drug rehab is necessary in order to fully arrest the underlying disorders associated with alcoholism and drug addiction.
Depression can be situational or it can be clinical. Clinical depression is a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain that often requires prescription medication in order to treat. However, it’s estimated that up to 90% of depression is situational; that is, depression results from an individual’s reaction to outside events and circumstances. While this means that depression is in fact treatable without medication, it may be initially required in order to stabilize existing mood swings. People may be using alcohol and drugs to self-medicate in an attempt to control mood swings resulting from depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder. Someone who has a chemical imbalance and is simultaneously addicted to drugs or alcohol is said to have Dual Diagnoses, also known as co-occurring disorders. If you’re not sure if you have dual diagnoses, its important to attend a drug rehab such as SouthCoast Recovery that offers a clinical evaluation and treatment for dual diagnoses.
Treating depression in drug rehab requires the proper diagnosis at intake as well as the professionals with the proper credentials for depression treatment in relation to alcoholism and drug addiction. At SouthCoast Recovery in Dana Point, California, our clinical therapist has 47 years experience in the treatment of depression and other related disorders that could be contributing to alcoholism and drug addiction. In fact, the need for treating depression in drug rehab is so great that we have created a specialized depression program at our drug rehab center in Dana Point, California.
Dependent upon the severity of depression and related symptoms, the chemical imbalance aspect of depression treatment may need to be initially involve medication. This is determined by our clinical therapist following a complete clinical evaluation to determine the extent of the problem, whether it is a mild case of depression or a more serious condition that requires extensive treatment. We believe that a combination of methods are most beneficial in treating depression in drug rehab. At SouthCoast Recovery, we offer a comprehensive treatment approach that combines clinical therapy with holistic treatments such as acupuncture and massage in addition to group therapy and support. This approach works on multi-levels to treat the individual on a synergistic level mind, body and spirit. While medication may initially help, we believe in a holistic approach that works naturally to initiate the body’s own healing properties.
SouthCoast Recovery is the leading drug rehab center in Orange County, and it’s the only drug rehab center with a specialized depression track. All too often, those suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction are seeking to medicate the symptoms of underlying mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). At SouthCoast Recovery, we can help. We offer 30, 60, 90 day and 6 month residential drug, alcohol and depression treatment in the scenic harbor town of Dana Point, California.
