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1729 Wildwood Dr., Suite 103 | Virginia Beach, VA

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Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment in Virginia Beach

When a mental health condition and substance use overlap, treating them together works better than treating them apart. One team, one plan, both conditions.
  • No referral needed
  • Insurance accepted
  • In-person & telehealth
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OVERVIEW

Understanding Dual Diagnosis

A person with co-occurring disorders (also called dual diagnosis) has both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time. The two conditions interact, and each can make the other harder to overcome.
Research shows it is more effective to treat both conditions together than separately. Our providers evaluate each condition and build one integrated plan that addresses both.

Why They Occur Together

Researchers point to three main reasons these conditions so often overlap:
  • Common risk factors
    Genetics, stress, trauma and depression can contribute to both conditions.
  • Self-medication
    People with mental health disorders may use substances to feel better temporarily, which can develop into a use disorder.
  • Brain changes
    Substance use can alter the brain in ways that increase the likelihood of developing a mental disorder.
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SYMPTOMS

Signs You May Be Dealing with Both

Overlapping symptoms make dual diagnosis hard to spot. If several of these feel familiar, it’s worth a conversation.
Using substances to cope with mood or anxiety Symptoms return when you stop using Treatment for one hasn’t helped the other Mental health worsening with continued use Needing more of a substance to feel okay A family history of both conditions
OUR APPROACH

How We Treat Co-Occurring Disorders

One plan combining the right tools, adjusted with you at every follow-up.
01

Comprehensive evaluation

Assessment tools that untangle overlapping symptoms for an accurate diagnosis of each condition.
02

Integrated treatment plan

One personalized plan that addresses the substance use and the mental health disorder simultaneously.
03

Evidence-based therapies

Proven behavioral therapies and medications tailored to your specific combination of conditions.
04

Continuity of care

Long-term support and follow-up to sustain recovery on both fronts.