When it comes to life issues that are linked or tied together, people often point to mental health and substance use. That isn’t always the case, and it’s not true for everyone, but it’s pretty commonly seen. Generally, it happens because a mental health issue like depression or anxiety leads to trying to find ways to cope with the mental struggle involved. Some coping mechanisms can be unhealthy, like numbing anxiety with alcohol. In other cases, people try to do the right thing by getting a prescription medication to help them, but that may eventually lead to abuse of that medication. Crestview Recovery can help.
The Link Between Mental Health and Substance Use
It’s very important to be aware that there is a link between mental health and substance use. That doesn’t mean that everyone with a mental health issue will develop substance use problems. It also doesn’t mean that everyone who struggles with addiction has mental health issues, as well. But the two are very often linked, with one typically leading to — or happening as the result of — the other. Getting treatment for one issue can help, but treatment for both issues together is the most important way for people to get better and be healthy and whole once again. It can give you a much brighter future.
When you work with the right people to help you on your recovery journey, both mental health and substance use issues can be addressed at the same time. That way, you move into recovery with the tools and techniques you need to stay clean and sober, as well as mentally healthy. Leaving one part of the equation untreated can lead to a relapse, which can be more easily avoided when full treatment is a focus. Our professional staff and master level therapists are here to help you address both substance use and mental health concerns, so you can feel good about the direction your life and recovery is taking.
You Need the Right Treatment Program
At Crestview Recovery, we offer you a lot of different options for treatment. This approach is one of the best ways to handle addiction or mental health issues. It recognizes people are individuals who need support and guidance that works for them and their situations. Even though certain things work for most people, everyone is different. We can work with you on your treatment plan and make sure you’re getting the help you need for mental health and substance use issues combined. Treating one without treating the other won’t be as effective. Some of the options we can provide you for include:
- A 30-bed facility
- Partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient
- Outpatient
- Aftercare
- Individual therapy
- Trauma therapy
- Extended care (90-day program)
- Dual diagnosis therapy
With all of those options for help and support, you can get what you need from our trusted professionals. That can help you break the link you may have between substance use and mental health, so you can more fully recover. We treat all types of substance use. Our master-level therapists provide you with the kind of support you need and expect. We also have amenities for you to enjoy, including skiing, snowboarding, and white water rafting. We’re Joint Commission accredited, as well, so you know you’re getting quality and value in your recovery journey.
At Crestview Recovery, We Can Provide You With Help
There’s no reason you need to let addiction control your life any longer. You have the power and ability to conquer your addiction when you attend a quality drug rehab facility like ours. Contact us at 866.262.0531, and we will get you on the road to a strong and lasting recovery. We know we can help, and we’re ready to provide you with the tools, treatment, and support you need. Our professional and caring staff can address substance use and mental health issues, allowing you to get all the treatment you need in one place. With our help, you can move toward a clean and sober future. There you’ll be happy, healthy, and whole getting back to your goals and dreams.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
