Dual Diagnosis Program

The patient with a Dual Diagnosis is one who must cope with and manage both chemical dependency and a mental health issue such as mood or psychotic disorders. This person's progression into addiction can be precipitated by, strengthened by, or complicated by this mental health disorder. This can prove overwhelming and even debilitating to the patient and requires a more complex treatment approach. Underlying mood disorders, anxiety disorders, impulse control problems, and significant life stressors must be addressed in any comprehensive treatment of addiction. More long-standing issues of abuse or chronic personality styles such as Borderline and co-dependency must also be addressed. The component that distinguishes Roxbury is its comprehensive Dual Diagnosis intervention. Our Psychiatric and Psychological staff have developed a dynamic and multifaceted approach for this specialized treatment program.
 

Doctors Rocco Manfredi and Eric Bonsall, Medical Directors, lead our dynamic Treatment Team and direct the course of Dual Diagnosis intervention. These respected psychiatrists, with over 20 years combined treatment experience of the dual diagnosis client, assisted in the development of Roxbury's Dual Treatment Program and fully understand the challenges facing this population of clients. Our skilled counselors create specific Dual Diagnosis care plans with the psychiatrist's input. Roxbury's formulary for psychotropic medications is extensive. The pharmacological treatment approach is closely monitored by our medical and clinical staff. The treatment of Dually Diagnosed patients is an intricate part of service delivery today and Roxbury continues to lead the way through innovation, skill, and compassion.

Key Features of the Dual Diagnosis Program include:

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations.
Multi-disciplinary Treatment Team.
Medication Monitoring and Management.
Mental Health Symptom Management.
Individualized Treatment Plans.
Anger Management / Coping Skills.
Relaxation Techniques.
Men's and Women's Issues.
Self-Expression and Change.
Detailed Continuing Care Planning.