Addiction and Mental Health: Treating the Whole Person

Discover hope, healing, and lasting freedom through integrated treatment designed to address co-occurring mental health disorders.

What Are Co-Occurring Disorders?

Co-occurring disorders, often called dual diagnosis, refers to the experience of both addiction and mental health challenges at the same time. 


At HopeQuest, we view both addiction and mental health struggles as survival strategies that develop as individuals seek to navigate and endure life’s hardships. 

Common Combinations Include:

  • Depression + Alcohol Use Disorder
  • PTSD + Opioid Addiction
  • Gambling Addiction + Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Sex Addiction + PTSD or Bipolar Disorder

“Nearly 50% of those with a substance use disorder also experience a co-occurring mental health condition.”

– NIDA

Why Do Mental Health Disorders and Addiction Often Occur Together?

There are a number of factors influencing the emergence of mental health struggles alongside addiction. Some reasons include:

◉ Shared risk factors: genetics, trauma, brain chemistry
◉ Self-medication: substance use to manage mental health symptoms
◉ Environment and stress

How We Address Co-Occurring Disorders at HopeQuest

We take a comprehensive treatment approach to address both addiction and the mental health issues that co-occur.

Three Main Components Include:

Comprehensive Assessment

  • Individual biopsychosocial assessment interview
  • Spiritual assessment
  • Addiction and mental health testing
  • Family involvement to provide additional historical information

Dual Treatment Approach

  • Therapy for mental health and root causes of addiction (CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.)
  • Strategies that honor the spiritual, relational, physical, mental, and emotional aspects that integrate into a whole person
  • Coping skill development for both addiction and mental health issues

Ongoing Support

  • Psychiatric care
  • Medication management
  • Relapse prevention strategies

Benefits of Treating Both Together

Reduced risk of relapse

Improved mental stability

Increased self-awareness and coping skills

Stronger support networks

Long-term wellness