Mental illness and substance abuse go hand-in-hand for many individuals, yet as patients, they’re often treated for their illnesses by different teams of doctors prescribing different, and sometimes contradictory, treatments. Integrated treatment is different. Learn how integrated treatment works, and why it might be the right fit for you or someone you know.
Source: Foundations Recovery Network (see citations for specific sources)
You can read more about integrated treatment from these sources:
You May Want to Know
- FRN Research Report March/April 2014: Benefits of Dual Diagnosis Treatment: 2013 Patient Outcomes for Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
- FRN Research Report October 2011: LGBT Inclusive Integrated Treatment: Understanding Patient Needs in All-Inclusive Treatment at Michael’s House
- FRN Research Report October/November 2014: Helping Patients Remain in Treatment Supports Positive Long-Term Outcomes
