What It Really Means to Live With Mental Illness and Addiction at the Same Time: Dual Diagnosis Treatment
There’s a kind of pain that doesn’t have a clear name. It’s not just the depression that sits on your chest and whispers that you’re too tired to keep going. It’s not just the substance you reach for when that feeling becomes too loud. It’s the fact that both are true. At the same time. […]
How to Navigate Insurance and Care Options for Dual Diagnosis Treatment
When your child is in crisis—really in it—the world stops making sense in the usual way. You’re not just worried; you’re terrified. You’re trying to get through each hour while also making decisions that could shape the rest of their life. If your loved one is struggling with both mental health issues and substance use, […]
Your First Week in Dual Diagnosis Treatment: What It’s Really Like
When you’re finally ready to get help—for your mental health and your substance use—it’s a big, brave moment. And right after that moment? Comes the fear. Not just about recovery, but about what the first few days will actually feel like. Will you be judged? Will you be safe? Will you be overwhelmed, ignored, or […]
Why Does My Partner Act Like Two Different People?
You love them—but some days, you barely recognize them. They can be warm, funny, present. The kind of person who remembers your coffee order or texts just to say they miss you. And then suddenly… they’re someone else. Cold. Distant. Paranoid. Angry. Detached. It’s like a switch flips—and you’re the stranger in the room. If […]
Could My 20-Year-Old’s Relapse Be About Mental Health Too?
Relapse isn’t always failure. Sometimes it’s feedback. You watched your child go to treatment. You held your breath while they worked through detox, therapy, step work. They came home, maybe even with a coin in their pocket. For a moment, you exhaled. Then the silence returned. The same lies crept in. The money disappeared. The […]
Why Your Child’s Addiction Treatment Didn’t Work: The Mental Health Piece Everyone Missed
Sometimes it feels like everything you did to help your child just… didn’t work. They went to treatment. They followed the steps. Maybe they even came home looking healthier, talking more, smiling for the first time in weeks. And for a moment, you let yourself believe this nightmare might be over. Then the calls stop. […]
PHP Programs and Dual Diagnosis: Treating Mental Health and Addiction Together
For many individuals struggling with addiction, substance use is just one piece of the puzzle. Underlying mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder often fuel—and are worsened by—addiction. This intersection of mental health and substance use is known as dual diagnosis, and it requires a treatment approach that addresses both conditions […]
The Benefits of a Partial Hospitalization Program in Dual Diagnosis Treatment
When substance use and mental health disorders coexist, recovery requires more than standard addiction treatment. It demands a specialized, integrated approach designed to heal both the mind and the body together. At Greater Boston Addiction Centers, our Partial Hospitalization Program Boston is uniquely equipped to address these complex needs. PHP offers clients intensive, structured treatment […]
The Role of a PHP program in Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Treating addiction is never a one-dimensional process—especially when mental health disorders are involved. Many individuals seeking help for substance use also struggle with co-occurring mental health issues like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. This combination is known as dual diagnosis, and it requires a specialized, integrated approach to care. At Greater Boston Addiction Centers, […]
The Benefits of ACT in Dual Diagnosis Treatment Programs
Introduction Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe individuals who experience both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a co-occurring mental health condition, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or PTSD. Treating these conditions simultaneously is crucial for long-term recovery, as untreated mental health issues often contribute to addiction, and vice versa. One of […]