At Crestview Recovery in Oregon, we offer dual diagnosis treatment and a gender-specific women’s rehab center so that women can address co-occurring issues in a safe space. We offer a women’s only program because many women feel safer in groups of other women. Contact Crestview Recovery in Portland to learn more about drug addiction treatment for women by calling 866.580.4160.
WOMEN’S CO-OCCURRING ISSUES
Mental health disorders and substance abuse develop simultaneously for numerous reasons. When addiction and mental health issues conditions occur together, they are known as co-occurring issues. During dual diagnosis treatment, women receive therapy for both substance abuse and mental health disorders. Common mental health disorders in women include:- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Anxiety
- Eating and other behavioral disorders
DEPRESSION
Women with co-occurring issues that include depression and substance use disorders often experience an overwhelming sense of hopelessness. This can result in the following emotions:- Extreme sadness
- Worthlessness
- Low energy
- Trouble concentrating
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Post Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among women may follow the witnessing or experiencing traumatic events that could include the following:- Rape
- War
- Abuse
- Violent crime
ANXIETY DISORDERS
Anxiety disorders come in numerous forms, from phobias to generalized anxiety disorder. Many eating disorders such as bulimia, binge eating, and anorexia also fall under this category. Women are more prone than men to anxiety disorders. As with depression, women often turn to drugs and alcohol to numb the symptoms of anxiety. Sources of anxiety disorders can be attributed to numerous factors, including the following:- Brain chemistry
- Family history
- Life events
- Environmental factors