Unlocking The Maze of Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction: Integrated Strategies for Recovery

Alcohol, Anxiety, Depression

In the world of mental health and addiction recovery, the concept of dual diagnosis is pivotal yet frequently misunderstood. It involves the simultaneous occurrence of a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder, which presents unique challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and overall recovery. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, a leading residential dual diagnosis treatment center in Arizona, we are dedicated…

Viewpoint Dual Recovery and the Approach to Addiction and Bipolar Disorder

Anxiety, Depression

In the process of recovery from addiction and bipolar disorder, the intwined challenges these conditions present requires a compassionate and dedicated approach that transcends conventional treatment methods. At the core of Prescott, Arizona, Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center stands as a leader of innovation for individuals struggling with issues of dual diagnosis including mental health concerns.…

alcoholism and loneliness

Alcoholism and Loneliness

Addiction, Alcohol, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance abuse treatmentLeave a comment

Alcohol addiction affects more than 14 million adults worldwide. We know that addiction is a medical condition that often requires both medical and psychological intervention. We also know that it can be the result of attempting to cope with a mental health condition like depression, bipolar, anxiety, or schizoaffective disorder. Many people who are dealing…

functioning depression

Addressing Functioning Depression

Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Therapy ProgramsLeave a comment

Some individuals who struggle with depression are able to function in their everyday lives for months or even years. Functional depression can be difficult to diagnose, especially when the coping mechanisms developed don’t appear to impact everyday functioning. At Viewpoint Dual Recovery Center, we find that many individuals struggling with depression turn to self-medication for…

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Signs of Bipolar Disorder Every Loved One Should Recognize

Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, rehabilitationLeave a comment

As the “bi” in bipolar suggests, bipolar disorder manifests itself in two extremes–mania and depression. It’s these seemingly unrelated symptoms, and the fact that they can last for months, that may make bipolar hard to spot. So to understand the signs of bipolar disorder, you’ll need to understand the signs of each of these seemingly…