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Finding the Root at Northpoint Washington

In the United States in 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that 43 million Americans suffered from some kind of mental illness. 

During that same year it was found that 20 million Americans over the age of 18 had an alcohol or drug use disorder. Out of those 20 million with a substance use disorder, 8 million also had a mental health disorder that needed treatment. 

In the six years since then, it is believed that those numbers are far higher. 

Co-occurring disorders can make it so difficult for people to overcome their addictions, and that is why at Northpoint Washington, we have taken it upon ourselves to help people dig deeper into their symptoms and find the possible root of their addiction. 

How Do We Do It?

It is a completely fair question to ask how we here at Northpoint Washington are able to dig deeper and find underlying mental health disorders within a person with substance use disorder’s behavior. 

By using dual diagnosis treatment, we are able to do what not all addiction treatment facilities are equipped to do. Many cannot handle the challenges that come with patients that have co-occurring disorders. Because of this, many Americans are forced to seek separate treatments. During addiction treatment and recovery, by missing any underlying mental health disorders, the patient is failing to receive the full benefit of putting themselves out there. 

In many instances, as told by the numbers provided by SAMHSA above, people struggling with substance use are facing an underlying psychological disorder that is leading the person to seek substances for coping. Physiological disorders can affect everything about a person, especially the way a person sees themselves and how they see the world around them. 

Similar to the question of “which came first, the chicken or the egg?”, the same can be asked about mental health and addiction. Regardless of the answer, however, it is clear that they feed into each other and serve to strengthen each other along the way. 

For those suffering from both an addiction and a mental health condition, serious consequences can arise as the two spur each other on. The two adding to one another is a cycle that needs to be broken in order for recovery to occur. As a person that turns to substances for relief from their mental health illness, that person will rarely find long term relief as opposed to seeking professional treatment. The substances in many cases will exacerbate symptoms of the mental health disorder. 

That is why it is important to turn to people like us at Northpoint Washington to resolve both of these issues at the same time and find the root before any more damage is done.

What Else Does Northpoint Washington Provide?

While dual diagnosis is an important part of recovery and treatment, it is not the “be-all and end-all” for every person that walks through the door of Northpoint Washington. Finding an underlying psychological disorder is just part of the treatment process that comes with being at our facility. 

At Northpoint Washington, we take an integrated approach to treatment for addiction. Our facility, which has 22 beds, is a modern inpatient facility where people are treated for dependence on substances and are able to withdraw from their dependence. All of this, while also learning about psychological factors that may be at the root of their addiction. 

The program often starts with a seven-day detox period in which clients are able to have medical professionals oversee them for the period of time in which their body and mind rid themselves of the dangerous toxins taken on by substances and alcohol. 

Following detox, our clients enter a 21-day stint of rehab, where the individualized treatment plan shines through in helping to set the client up for the best chance of continued recovery. 

Following rehab, transition begins into the aftercare stage of recovery. At this point, you will move back into your natural environment, taking the skills and knowledge gained during your 28-day stay in the facility with you.

Take the First Step

If you or a loved one is currently struggling with addiction, regardless of if you believe there are underlying factors in the addiction, now is the time to reach out. 

At our facility here at Northpoint Washington, we are prepared to hear from you through our live chat, a message, or a phone call. All of these methods of contact are welcome and will put you in touch with the highly skilled and experienced professionals in our facility. 

You can still get help, and recovery is possible. Take the first step today.