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Mental health treatment and addiction are often interwoven. In these cases, dual diagnosis treatment is a necessary step to address both substance use and mental health symptoms adequately.
Arista Recovery is a Midwest dual diagnosis treatment center that handles both addiction and some of the most common mental health issues. We have programs to treat mental health that are tailored to the individual to provide the highest chances of a successful recovery.
Arista Recovery offers dual diagnosis treatment in Kansas City. Call us today to learn more about how our full continuum addiction treatment programs can help you overcome your mental health struggles.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental illnesses. It affects approximately 2% of the U.S. population and can affect people of all ages, races, genders, and economic backgrounds. OCD can also be debilitating for those who suffer from it and their loved ones.
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OCD Treatment Center in Kansas City
If you or someone you know suffers from OCD, seeking treatment is important. Treatment can help people with OCD learn how to reduce the severity and frequency of their symptoms, as well as manage their day-to-day lives better. The benefits of treatment for OCD include:
- Improved quality of life
- Better functioning in daily activities
- Decreased anxiety levels
Many different types of therapies are available for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These include art therapy, CBT, DBT, horticulture therapy, and sand tray therapy. Each type has its own approach toward helping patients manage their symptoms through various methods, such as exposure exercises or restructuring thoughts about obsessions.
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Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Dwelling on negative thoughts
- Checking and rechecking
- Worrying about germs and cleanliness
- Overwhelming need for control, especially over things that have little or no impact on your life
- Repeating actions or rituals repeatedly
These are just some of the symptoms associated with OCD–if you recognize yourself in any of these descriptions, it could be worth talking to your doctor about getting treatment sooner rather than later.
What Causes OCD?
OCD is a complex condition, and its exact cause is unknown. However, research suggests that a combination of genetics, biology, and environmental factors, such as stress or trauma, may cause OCD.
Genetics play an important role in determining whether someone develops OCD; if you have a family member with the disorder then you’re more likely to develop OCD yourself than someone without this history. The specific gene(s) involved aren’t yet known, but scientists believe they may play an important role during brain development before birth or early childhood experiences can also play an important role in determining whether someone develops OCD later in life.
Brain chemistry also plays a significant role in this disorder: neurotransmitters–chemicals that carry messages between nerve cells–may be out of balance in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Brain structure has been shown to differ between those who suffer from anxiety disorders like OCD compared with healthy individuals.
Treatments for OCD
There are a number of different treatment options available to people with OCD. Medication, talk therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy are all effective ways to treat the disorder. In addition to these therapies, exposure and response prevention (ERP) may also be used as a treatment option for OCD. Relaxation techniques can also be helpful for managing symptoms of anxiety associated with OCD or other mental health conditions.
If you or a loved one has been experiencing signs and symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, it is important to seek treatment.
It is recommended that you talk to your doctor about your concerns. If they do not feel qualified enough to help you, they will refer you to someone who can assist in determining if OCD is the cause of your problems. This may be another doctor or even a therapist or psychiatrist.
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What Does Dual Diagnosis For OCD Entail?
Dual diagnosis treatment is the process of treating both mental illness and addiction at the same time. The exact treatments used will depend on the individual, but the basic concept is to assess the mental health of the person and use a combination of therapy and medication to manage their mental health issue while using a personalized rehab program to deal with the addiction at the same time. In both cases, part of the treatment process involves identifying the underlying causes for both the addiction and the mental illness.
This is typically combined with medication to treat the specific illness. With the mental health symptoms under control, it is much more likely that a person can detox successfully and complete addiction rehab without the likelihood of relapsing.
The common trait between mental health issues and addiction is that they are both caused by outside forces as a reaction or response to stress, trauma, social pressure, or other factors. Addiction and mental illness actually feed off of each other in a sort of symbiotic relationship. This is the reason why both must be treated at the same time in order to break the cycle of mental health issues and addiction successfully.
For instance, a person with depression may turn to drinking alcohol to cope with their depression. As a person continues to drink, they eventually become addicted to alcohol. What happens if you only treat one of the disorders is that the other disorder remains and eventually causes the first to return. If a person with depression uses alcohol to cope and then suddenly decides to stop drinking without treating their depression, they will likely start drinking again within a short period.
The reverse of this scenario is also true. A person may develop a mental health disorder due to addiction, such as anxiety over an opioid addiction. While a person has an opioid addiction, the anxiety worsens; however, treating one problem will not solve the issue. Even if the person were to quit using opioids, the stress and strain on their body from withdrawal would likely cause further anxiety and ultimately lead them to start using again just to get some relief. This is what creates a vicious cycle.
Arista Recovery Offers OCD Treatment in Kansas City
We know that admitting you have an addiction is hard enough without dealing with a mental illness on top of it. The consequences of addiction are steep, and the longer a person is addicted, the worse it is on them mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually. The first step to getting support is admitting you have a problem and need help. Once that occurs, you can find the treatment program that works for your specific needs.
Contact Arista Recovery today to find dual diagnosis OCD treatment in Kansas City.
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