Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center

A growing percentage of persons currently entering Alcohol/Chemical Dependence treatment facilities, are diagnosed with dual disorders. This challenges the client and the treatment facility to develop a plan in which all issues are addressed in the treatment experience. Here at Oasis we are a part of that solution.



Whether anxiety, depression, Bi Polar disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder or other condition, we at Oasis believe that a total approach toward each individual provides the best opportunity for physical, emotional and spiritual recovery. Addressing only part of a problem means that a client leaves treatment with undressed issues, and relapse is more likely. For example, a person who completes 30 days and leaves treatment as a sober alcoholic but does not accept and address his depression is at high risk for relapse.

There are three parts to dealing with clinical mood disorders, all equally important to fully address the issue.

Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis followed by regular monitoring of medication with the goal of getting the client chemically balanced.

Individual and group therapies addressing specific addictions and co-occurring conditions.

Often minimized, the client himself must become an active participant in accepting and dealing with dual disorder. With the same commitment they give their sobriety, clients must learn to attend to their particular mood disorder. Some of these steps include:

Acceptance of the condition and evolving beyond ego defenses used to avoid this such as “ I’m not depressed” (denial), or “That is because of my depression” (blame).

Development of sober coping strategies for dealing with clinical mood disorders. This involves recognizing symptoms, identifying patterns and sharing feelings in groups and individual sessions.

As the client gains strength in sobriety, they also gain skills in dealing with their mood problem, whether depression, Bi-Polar, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder or other condition. Comparative to a diabetic who is also alcoholic, quality recovery occurs when both areas are addressed.