What We Treat at Brookdale
Brookdale Recovery is a sub-acute, co-ed detoxification and residential rehab program for individuals 18 years and older. We treat patients diagnosed with moderate to severe substance use disorders (SUD). All potential patients, including those with milder forms of SUDs, will be evaluated by our intake team to determine the most appropriate level of care.
Our comprehensive programming allows us to serve a great number of individuals, including patients with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, pregnant women up to 28 weeks of gestation, and patients diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. However, each person’s history and circumstances are unique, and therefore, must be treated in such regard. When confronted with a situation where our medical team is not equipped to treat a condition, we will work closely with partnering clinicians, hospitals and medical providers to ensure each patient receives the appropriate care they need.
What Is Substance Use Disorder?
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex disease that involves the repeated use of drugs despite the problems it causes. Continuing to use cannabis despite being fired for showing up to work high, or continuing to drink despite multiple DUIs, are just a few of the ways SUDs affect people.
This happens because drugs cause physical changes in the brain, affecting a person’s mental health. Drugs work by causing the nervous system to release dopamine, a powerful neurotransmitter used in the body’s reward system. Eventually, this causes the body to believe it needs drugs to function normally, which drives people to continue using drugs despite the problems they cause.
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?
Co-occurring disorders, sometimes called dual diagnosis, happen when a mental disorder accompanies a substance use disorder. One doesn’t necessarily cause the other. A person can self-medicate for a condition like depression; substance abuse can cause mental disorders in some cases.
Some common mental disorders that accompany addiction include:
Mood Disorders
These disorders affect the mood and include bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
Anxiety Disorder
Panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder cause people to feel extremely anxious and worried, often without good reason.
Trauma Disorders
Resulting from enduring a traumatic event, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the most well-known trauma disorder.
Personality Disorders
Disorders like borderline personality disorder strongly affect how a person sees themselves, others, and their world.
Co-occurring disorders can be very complex. As isolating as they can feel, they’re also surprisingly common – the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates 21.5 million Americans have this
combination of disorders.
The good news is that co-occurring disorders are treatable. With years of successfully treating addiction and co-occurring disorders, we’ll help you safely explore the roots of your conditions and treat them effectively, helping you live the life you truly deserve.
Effective, Measurement-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment for You
Brookdale effectively treats substance use disorder using a unique way of measuring your progress while under our care. We carefully examine 27 distinct wellness indicators to carefully judge your needs….and progress during your care with us. This helps us create a highly effective, personalized treatment plan that always meets your needs no matter where you are.
It’s simple: what gets measured gets better. Reach out to Brookdale today to learn more about our addiction treatment plans.
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