Arkansas Dual Diagnosis Rehab Centers

Many residents of Arkansas find themselves struggling with addiction in conjunction with a mental health disorder. Fortunately, there are several treatment facilities in the state that specialize in the treatment of individuals who have been dually diagnosed with addiction and an underlying mental health disorder.

Arkansas is home to 2.9 million residents, and close to 116,000 of the state’s adults are living with serious mental illness. Currently, Arkansas’s public mental health system is inadequate to meet the state’s needs; the system provides service to only 25 percent of adults who live with serious mental illnesses. In Arkansas, 5,288 adults aged 18 or older (21.3 percent) have received a diagnosis of depression in their lifetime; 5,285 adults have received a diagnosis of anxiety. Currently, 12.2 percent of Arkansas adults report being depressed. A total of 5.1 percent of Arkansas adults are under serious psychological distress, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Mental illness is not limited to depression, anxiety, or other conditions such as schizophrenia. In nursing homes nationwide, 18.7 percent of those aged 65 to 74 years and 23.5 percent of those aged 85 years or older are diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, many individuals, including older adults, are not receiving adequate treatment to address their mental health concerns. The failure to treat mental illness can exacerbate other problems, including addiction.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Key for Addressing Mental Illness & Addiction

Mental illness and addiction are frequently related; if an individual is diagnosed with both mental illness and addiction, this occurrence is known as dual diagnosis. Dealing with substance abuse is never easy, and it is even more complicated when an individual is also struggling with mental health disorders. Addiction is common in individuals with mental health problems. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, half of all individuals with a severe mental disorder are also affected by substance abuse; 53 percent of individuals who abuse drugs and 37 percent of individuals who abuse alcohol also have at least one serious mental illness.

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Alcohol and drugs are often used to self-medicate the symptoms of depression. Unfortunately, self-medicating only worsens symptoms and can cause more severe side effects in the long run. Alcohol and drug abuse also increases the risk for developing underlying mental health disorders. Furthermore, alcohol and drug abuse can make the symptoms of mental health problems even worse or trigger new symptoms. Alcohol and drugs may also interact with medications like anti-anxiety pills or antidepressants, rendering these medications less effective.

Diagnosing both a mental health disorder and an addiction can be very complex. Denial is common with substance abuse, and it can be difficult to acknowledge that you are struggling with both addiction and mental health concerns. The good news is that with proper treatment and support that addresses both the addiction and mental illness, it is possible to lead a healthy, sober life.

Cities In Arkansas With Dual Diagnosis Rehab Programs

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