Mental Health and Addiction

Mental health and addiction are closely linked. Many people who struggle with addiction also have mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. This overlap is known as "co-occurring disorders". People often turn to substances like drugs or alcohol to cope with hard emotions or mental health struggles, but this usually only worsens their mental state. Treating both mental health and addiction together is important, because addressing only one issue can leave the other untreated - making it harder for a person to heal fully. Dual-diagnosis treatment helps people understand the connection between their mental health and addiction, giving them the tools to move forward.

At Avenues, we pride ourselves on our cutting-edge dual diagnosis program, which is known to help people heal on a deep level. Together, we look past the addiction to see what caused it, and create personalized care plans for each client which target their strengths and weaknesses. By treating more than just the addiction, we help every client recover from the inside out.