Treating Mental Health and Addiction Together

At Boston Addiction, we understand that addiction rarely exists in a vacuum. Many individuals struggling with substance use also face underlying mental health disorders. Our dual diagnosis program is designed to treat both conditions at the same time—because healing one without the other often isn’t enough.

Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or another mental health challenge alongside addiction, our integrated approach gives you the support and structure you need to move forward.

What Is Dual Diagnosis?

Dual diagnosis (also known as co-occurring disorders) refers to when someone has both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time.

Common mental health conditions seen in dual diagnosis include:

• Depression

• Anxiety disorders

• Bipolar disorder

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

At Boston Addiction, we address both conditions together—because treating one while ignoring the other often leads to relapse or ongoing emotional struggle.

Why Integrated Treatment Matters

Substance use can mask or worsen mental health symptoms, and mental health disorders can trigger the need to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. That’s why we take a whole-person approach to care.

Our dual diagnosis program includes:

• Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation

• Medication management when appropriate

• Evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT

• Trauma-informed care

• Relapse prevention and emotional regulation tools

• Individual and group therapy tailored to co-occurring needs

Levels of Care for Dual Diagnosis

Dual diagnosis treatment is available across multiple levels of care, depending on your needs:

• Inpatient Rehab for 24/7 support and stabilization

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for structured daytime care

• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for flexible support while living at home or in sober housing

• Therapy Services for long-term mental health care

If you’re not sure which level of care is best, our admissions team can help guide you.

Signs You May Need Dual Diagnosis Care

You might benefit from dual diagnosis treatment if:

• You’ve been diagnosed with a mental health disorder and struggle with substance use

• You use drugs or alcohol to cope with emotional pain or trauma

• You’ve tried rehab or therapy before without long-term success

• You experience mood swings, depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts that affect your daily life

• You feel stuck in a cycle of self-medication and withdrawal

What Makes Boston Addiction Different?

We specialize in integrated, trauma-informed care that addresses the root causes of both mental health and addiction issues. Here’s what you can expect:

✅ A compassionate, nonjudgmental team
✅ Licensed clinicians experienced in co-occurring disorders
✅ Gender-specific therapy tracks
✅ Personalized treatment plans
✅ Aftercare planning and ongoing support
✅ Most major insurance accepted

Start Healing Today

You don’t have to live in a cycle of pain and relapse. At Boston Addiction, our dual diagnosis program can help you find real, sustainable recovery—for both your mental health and your sobriety.

Call now or complete our confidential form to learn more. Help is here.