Substance Use Disorder Therapy in Maryland

Substance abuse disorders involve the excessive or harmful use of substances like alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications, leading to dependency and negative consequences that affect not only individuals but also everyone around them. Addressing these disorders with therapy begins with a comprehensive evaluation. Through this process, our therapists take the opportunity to learn more about the patient’s needs and discuss the therapeutic approaches that will be the most beneficial.

While open discussions and psychotherapy facilitate a patient’s healing process, medication may be helpful in some cases. With effective therapeutic techniques, patients can overcome dependency with coping mechanisms that will help them heal. A substance use therapist in Maryland will help you address substance abuse disorders and improve your physical health, emotional well-being, and social functioning while reducing the risks of overdose, addiction, and other related issues. 

The Importance of Dual Diagnosis Therapy

Often, a therapist’s task is to address two or more substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders, that happen at the same time with a therapeutic approach called dual diagnosis therapy. This holistic method is beneficial because, through diagnosis, it assesses patients with combined treatment for each disorder they may be battling and also helps the mover come challenges that accompany substance detoxification, such as craving sand withdrawal symptoms. By combining treatment methods with dual diagnosis therapy, patients experience better outcomes and are less likely to relapse. 

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