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Dual Diagnosis Explained
RD Outpatient Rehab — Richardson (DFW) & San Antonio
Dual diagnosis means a substance use disorder and a mental health condition occur together—anxiety and alcohol, trauma and stimulants, depression and opioids, and more.
Treating only one side often fails. Cravings return when mood crashes; mood crashes when substances are removed without skills.
RD’s dual diagnosis treatment integrates both in PHP and IOP.
Learn more under mental health treatment and addiction treatment.