When we think about addiction treatment, the focus is often on stopping substance use. But real, lasting recovery requires more than just detox or abstinence—it requires healing from the inside out. At Archangel Centers, we believe that ignoring mental health in addiction treatment is not only risky—it can be dangerous. Reach out at (888) 464-2144 to speak with someone who truly understands and is ready to help.
Why Mental Health Matters in Recovery
Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Many people who struggle with substance use also battle anxiety, depression, trauma, or PTSD. These mental health challenges often fuel addiction or emerge during the recovery process. When mental health is overlooked, it’s like putting a bandage on a wound that needs stitches—it might hold for a while, but the deeper issue is still there.
The Real Cost of Ignoring Mental Health
When mental health is not addressed in addiction treatment, the effects can be serious:
- Higher Relapse Rates – Emotional pain and untreated trauma often lead people back to substance use.
- Increased Risk of Overdose – Without tools to manage mental health, many self-medicate with dangerous substances.
- Worsening Mental Illness – Depression, anxiety, and PTSD can become more severe if not treated alongside addiction.
- Broken Relationships – Poor mental health makes it harder to build healthy connections and rebuild trust.
- Loss of Hope – People may feel like they’re failing, when the truth is they just haven’t received the right kind of help.
What Is Dual Diagnosis—and Why Does It Matter?
Dual diagnosis means a person is dealing with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time. This is more common than most people realize. In fact, more than half of people with a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental illness.
At Archangel Centers, we specialize in treating both sides of the struggle with coordinated care, including:
- Integrated mental health and addiction counseling
- Trauma-informed therapy for PTSD and past abuse
- Medication management when needed
- Life skills training to support daily coping and independence
When both the mind and body are supported, recovery becomes more sustainable—and more empowering.
Addictions Treated at Archangel Centers
We provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment for a wide range of substance use disorders, including:
- Alcohol addiction
- Opioid addiction (heroin, fentanyl, prescription painkillers)
- Benzodiazepine addiction (Xanax, Ativan, Valium)
- Stimulant addiction (cocaine, methamphetamines, Adderall)
- Prescription drug misuse
- Marijuana use disorder
- Polysubstance use (multiple substances at once)
Healing Starts with Whole-Person Care
You are more than your addiction. At Archangel Centers, we treat the whole person—mentally, emotionally, and physically. We understand that real healing involves more than just sobriety. It involves discovering who you are without the substances and learning how to cope, connect, and thrive.
💬 Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction and mental health challenges, don’t wait. Ignoring mental health in treatment puts your recovery—and your life—at risk.
📞 Call Archangel Centers today at (888) 464-2144 to speak with someone who truly understands and is ready to help.