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Conditions We Treat

Addiction rarely exists in isolation. Explore our comprehensive guides to substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, and specialized population programs to understand your options and find the right level of care.

What You Can Do Here

Read clinically informed guides on 16 conditions and populations
Understand how mental health and addiction interact in dual diagnosis
Discover population-specific programs tailored to your background
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Substance Use Disorders

Evidence-based treatment for alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and other substance addictions with medically supervised detox, behavioral therapy, and long-term recovery support

Affects: 29.5 million adults

Medical detox, FDA-approved medications, and behavioral therapies for alcohol use disorder — from early intervention through sustained recovery

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Affects: 2.7 million adults

Medication-assisted treatment with Suboxone, methadone, or Vivitrol combined with counseling for heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid dependence

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Affects: 1.8 million adults

Behavioral therapy-focused programs for cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulant addiction using CBT, contingency management, and the Matrix Model

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Affects: 4.4 million adults

Outpatient and intensive programs for cannabis use disorder using motivational enhancement therapy, CBT, and peer support groups

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Affects: 3.3 million adults

Medically supervised tapering and therapy for benzodiazepine, sleep medication, and prescription stimulant dependency with safe withdrawal protocols

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Mental Health & Co-Occurring Disorders

Integrated psychiatric and addiction treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions — because treating both together leads to stronger, more lasting recovery

Affects: 9.2 million adults

Simultaneous treatment of substance use and mental health disorders by coordinated clinical teams trained in both disciplines

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Affects: 21 million adults

Integrated care combining antidepressant management, CBT, and addiction counseling for co-occurring major depressive disorder and substance use

Affects: 40 million adults

Non-addictive treatment approaches for generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety alongside substance use recovery

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Affects: 3.5% of adults

Trauma-focused treatment featuring EMDR, prolonged exposure, and Seeking Safety for post-traumatic stress with co-occurring addiction

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Affects: 2.8% of adults

Mood stabilization, psychoeducation, and addiction recovery support for people managing bipolar disorder with substance use

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Affects: 70% experience trauma

Trauma-informed addiction treatment using EMDR, somatic therapy, and trauma-focused CBT to heal both trauma wounds and substance dependence

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Specialized Populations

Population-specific addiction programs built around the distinct risk factors, cultural considerations, and recovery needs of underserved groups

Affects: 1 in 10 veterans

Military-informed addiction programs addressing combat PTSD, service-related injuries, and transition challenges with VA benefit coordination

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Affects: 2x higher rates

Affirming treatment environments staffed by culturally competent providers who address minority stress, identity-related trauma, and community-specific concerns

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Affects: 19.5 million women

Gender-responsive treatment addressing trauma, domestic violence, parenting, and hormonal factors in female-only therapeutic environments

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Affects: Highest rates of SUD

Developmentally appropriate programs for ages 18-25 focusing on identity formation, peer connection, and academic or career continuity

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Affects: 5.4% of pregnancies

Safe, medically coordinated addiction treatment during pregnancy with prenatal care integration and MAT options that protect both mother and baby

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The Scope of Addiction and Mental Health in America

48.7M

Americans aged 12+ had a substance use disorder in 2023

21.5M

Adults experienced both a mental illness and a substance use disorder

57.8M

Adults lived with a mental health condition in the past year

Source: SAMHSA 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Frequently Asked Questions

When Addiction and Mental Health Overlap

Why Integrated Treatment Produces Better Results

Research consistently shows that people who receive simultaneous treatment for substance use and mental health conditions have lower relapse rates, fewer hospitalizations, and better quality of life than those treated for only one condition. When depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder drives substance use, addressing only the addiction leaves the underlying fuel untouched.

  • • Depression and alcohol use disorder — the most common pairing
  • • Anxiety and benzodiazepine or alcohol dependence
  • • PTSD and opioid or alcohol self-medication
  • • Bipolar disorder and stimulant or alcohol misuse

Finding the Right Dual Diagnosis Program

The strongest dual diagnosis programs employ on-site psychiatrists, licensed addiction counselors, and trauma-trained therapists who collaborate daily. Look for centers that conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations at intake, maintain integrated treatment plans, and provide coordinated aftercare that supports both conditions long after discharge.