Dual diagnosis treatment addresses one of the most overlooked truths in addiction recovery: many people aren’t just battling substance use — they’re also living with underlying mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder.
At South Coast Recovery Centre (SCRC), we’ve seen firsthand how untreated mental health conditions can drive addiction — and how untreated addiction can worsen mental illness. That’s why we offer an integrated, evidence-based dual diagnosis treatment programme that helps clients heal both the mind and the body.
True recovery begins when both issues are treated together. That’s what we do.
Understanding Dual Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis means someone is experiencing both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder at the same time. This can include any combination of:
- Alcohol or drug addiction
- Depression, anxiety, trauma, or mood disorders
- ADHD or borderline personality disorder
- PTSD or unresolved childhood trauma
Many people self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to cope with difficult thoughts or emotions — often without realising a mental health condition is at the root of their substance use. Without proper dual diagnosis treatment, traditional rehab alone may not work.
How SCRC Approaches Dual Diagnosis Treatment
At SCRC, we use a comprehensive, clinical approach to dual diagnosis treatment. Each client undergoes a full psychological and medical assessment upon admission so we can understand the full picture of their health and tailor a treatment plan that addresses all dimensions of their condition.
Our dual diagnosis programme includes:
- Integrated therapy for addiction and mental health
- One-on-one counselling with experienced professionals
- Medication management where needed
- CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed therapy
- Group therapy, 12-step recovery, and relapse prevention
- Mindfulness, spiritual care, and emotional healing
- Nutritional support, sleep recovery, and physical wellness
We don’t treat labels — we treat people. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety and cocaine use, depression and alcohol, or trauma and prescription painkillers, we’re here to help you unravel the knot and find peace again.
Why Dual Diagnosis Often Goes Untreated
Many traditional treatment centres overlook or under-diagnose mental health conditions, focusing solely on the addiction. But without addressing both, recovery is often short-lived.
That’s why relapse rates are higher when mental health isn’t treated alongside addiction. Emotional pain returns. Triggers feel overwhelming. And without new coping strategies, the old cycle starts again.
Our dual diagnosis treatment programme at SCRC is built to break that cycle. We help clients develop insight, build resilience, and recover with the right tools for lasting change.
If you’ve been to rehab before and relapsed — or if you’ve always felt like “something deeper is going on” — this may be the missing piece.
Far too many people go years without ever receiving a proper diagnosis — told they’re just addicts, just depressed, or simply not trying hard enough. This leads to a cycle of guilt and confusion that traditional rehab alone cannot fix. That’s why dual diagnosis treatment is so essential: it validates your experience, treats the full picture, and offers real hope for lasting recovery.
Healing Starts with One Honest Step
Reaching out for help with mental health and addiction takes courage — especially if you’ve been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or mistreated before. At SCRC, we know how hard it can be to open up, and we’re here to support you with compassion and care.
When you contact us, we’ll take the time to listen to your story and walk you through what our dual diagnosis treatment involves. It’s not just about stopping the substances — it’s about healing the hurt underneath.
You don’t have to keep surviving day to day. With the right support, you can start living again — and we’ll walk with you every step of the way.