Houghton House
Psychiatric care
Many people talk about Dual Diagnosis.
We’re licensed to treat it.
With integrated care that tackles mental health and addiction,
recovery is possible.
When mental health issues go untreated, addiction often gets worse
If a person comes into rehab for an alcohol use disorder because they turn to drinking to cope with their anxiety, it’s unlikely that they’ll sustain long-term recovery unless we treat their anxiety. The same goes for any dual diagnosis; which is an addiction that exists together with an untreated mental health condition.
Mental health problems and substance abuse often occur together. A person might use drugs or alcohol to cope with untreated mental health issues, while substance abuse can worsen mental health symptoms or trigger new ones, creating a difficult cycle to break. While dual diagnosis makes recovery more complicated, treating mental health and addiction together is the key to lasting recovery.
Houghton House are the experts in treating addictions and mental health conditions
As one of the only addiction rehabs in the country licensed as both a psychiatric hospital and an addiction center, we have the expertise to treat underlying psychiatric
conditions that contribute to or co-exist with addiction.
Treating your mental health means you can engage fully therapeutic programme, and helps you build the mental resources to achieve long-term recovery.
WE TREAT MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT CO-EXIST WITH:
DRUG ADDICTIONS
ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS
BEHAVIOURAL ADDICTIONS
Our strong mental health focus means
every individual gets top-tier, holistic care
Our in-house psychiatrist:
- Assesses every patient on admission
- Prescribes psychiatric medication if needed
- Monitors and adjusts medication as needed
- Works closely with the treatment team
With a multidisciplinary team of
experts on your side, you’re treated as
a whole person
Teamwork is the key to effective treatment. Our wide range of professionals – psychiatrists, therapists, addiction counsellors, occupational therapists – work as one team under one roof focused on one goal: your recovery. This unified, collaborative approach means we see the whole picture and can tailor your treatment to your individual needs.
The most effective way to treat dual diagnosis is in a specialised unit
Regular hospitals are good at short-term mental health care, but usually aren’t equipped to treat addiction issues. At Houghton House, we integrate treatment for
addiction and mental health, so you have the mental well-being to engage in the rehab programme and stay sober long-term.
And, our treatment doesn’t end after discharge. Our continuing care programme ensures you’re supported to keep up recovery in the real world – days, months, and
years after inpatient treatment end.
You may benefit from Dual Diagnosis Treatment if:
You use substances to cope with tough
emotions, painful memories, or
stressful situations.
You notice a connection between
your substance use and mental
health. Maybe you feel depressed
after drinking, or you drink more
when you’re anxious.
There’s a history of mental health issues
or addiction in your family.
You’ve tried treatment for addiction
or mental health separately, but it
didn’t quite work.
Even when you’re sober, you
struggle with feelings of depression,
anxiety, or emotional instability.
If you relate to any of
these, it’s okay.
Many people do, and help
is available.
