Interventions

In the case of dual diagnosis patients, interventions may be one way to save them from insanity or institutionalization. Many people who suffer from mental illness and addiction have a strong desire to sabotage any progress that has been made around their diseases. People with a dual diagnosis can also have irrational thoughts about their addiction and people with depressant tendencies can become suicidal if they are using alcohol excessively. For these cases and many others, seeking an intervention in order to help them find treatment may be one proactive step towards recovery.

The intervention process basically involves an intervention specialist working with a team of family members or loved ones of the addict. In dual diagnosis cases it is important to choose intervention services that are suitable for this type of situation. Some intervention services may be great for addiction or alcoholism interventions but have no experience working with people that suffer from mental illness. In addition intervention services that specialize in dual diagnosis patients are also able to provide treatment facilities that can cater to their special needs.

The intervention begins with a phone call from a loved one to the intervention specialist. The specialist works with the intervention team (family members and loved ones) to find out as much as possible about the person with a dual diagnosis and also tries to create an intervention plan that will run smoothly and have the greatest chance of success. Interventions are very delicate procedures that need to be performed by professionals. The team and the specialist will work out an appropriate time and place for the intervention to take place. Once all of the logistics are worked out then the specialist can start to plan where the person will move after the intervention has occurred.

A good dual diagnosis intervention specialist will find a facility that has the capacity to treat psychiatric illness and addiction together. At Gulf Coast Recovery our Dual Diagnosis Program that focuses on mental illness and addiction gives patients the rehabilitation and psychiatric care that they need. Our medical professionals and addiction specialists work closely to design a treatment plan to deal with the reality of dual diagnosis. Our relaxing environment and compassionate staff members make the journey into recovery as comfortable as possible. Please contact us today and find out more about our Dual Diagnosis Program.