Dual Diagnosis
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
New Dawn Recovery Centers specialize in dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) addiction recovery treatment. We utilize trauma-informed evidence-based therapy that focuses on the whole person ensuring we are able to identify the root cause of the addiction.
Medical and clinical professionals have a term for people who have both a mental health issue (such as PTSD, depression, trauma, anxiety) along with an addiction problem (substance use disorder, or SUD). If you think you may be suffering from addiction, as well as PTSD, depression, trauma, or another mental health issue (dual diagnosis) – please know that seeking help is the first step to addiction recovery and regaining control of your life. We have a team ready to assist you 24/7.
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How Common Is a Dual Diagnosis?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 18.5 million American adults lived with both a mental illness and a substance use disorder in 2025. That is roughly one in three adults who experienced any mental illness that year.
The treatment gap is still wide. SAMHSA found that 42.6% of those adults, about 7.9 million people, received no treatment for either condition. Among those who did get care, most received only mental health treatment.
A dual diagnosis treatment center treats mental illness and addiction at the same time rather than one after the other. Conditions we commonly see alongside substance use include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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What We Treat
Conditions We Treat With Co-Occurring Disorders
Addiction rarely travels alone. When a mental health condition and a substance use disorder show up together, treating one while ignoring the other tends to leave the door open for both. Here at New Dawn Treatment Centers, we screen for both from the first conversation and build a single plan that addresses them together.
- Depression treatment addresses persistent low mood, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, and changes in sleep or appetite.
- Anxiety treatment addresses excessive worry, restlessness, and the physical tension that often pushes people toward alcohol or sedatives for relief.
- PTSD and trauma treatment addresses intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and the avoidance patterns that follow traumatic experiences.
- Mental health treatment covers bipolar disorder, where depressive and manic or hypomanic episodes can each complicate recovery from substance use.
- Our perinatal and postpartum program treats perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression and birth-related trauma.
If you are not sure what you are experiencing, you do not need a diagnosis before you call. Our clinicians can assess what is going on and help you plan next steps. You can also start with our self-assessment quiz about your substance use, or reach out directly.
Admissions Process
What to Expect: Admissions and the First 72 Hours
Here is the path from your first call through your first three days, so you can picture it before you pick up the phone.
- Call or send the form: Give us a call at any hour. No cost, no obligation, no judgment.
- Pre-admission assessment: A free, confidential conversation about your substance use history, your health, and current medications.
- Free insurance verification: We confirm benefits and out-of-pocket costs with your carrier, then review the numbers with you. Start on our insurance verification page.
- Clinical recommendation: Your assessment guides the level of care, from medical detox to residential treatment or our PHP and mental health IOP.
- Days 1 and 2, orientation and stabilization: You meet your care team, review medications, and settle in. Rest and safety come first.
- Day 3, your plan begins: A licensed clinician completes your dual diagnosis assessment, and therapy, psychiatric care, and skills groups start.
Our admissions process page covers the full sequence in more detail.
Customized Care
What Are the Treatment Options for a Dual Diagnosis?
At New Dawn Treatment Centers, clients get custom treatment options tailored specifically to them. We do an initial evaluation to decide the right care for each unique individual. In some cases, medication may be prescribed for mental illnesses or a rehabilitation stay may be recommended.
We utilize many different proven therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy or trauma-informed therapy to help the individual to change their lifestyle. Our wide range of therapy options combining evidence-based therapies along with experiential therapies allows us to really tailor treatment to each individual.
What We Offer
Therapies & Treatments
Evidence Based Therapies
- Relapse Prevention & Coping Skills Development
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Family Therapy – Individual and Group
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Neurobiology of Addiction
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Gender Specific Therapy Groups
- SMART Recovery
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Electromagnetic Brain Pulse (EMBP)
Holistic Experiential Therapies
- Equine Therapy
- Health Club Access
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Acupuncture and Relaxation
- Massage Therapy
- Life Coaching
- Art Therapy
- Reiki
- Tai Chi
- Nutrition
(Not all therapies offered at all locations)
Why Choose Us
The New Dawn Difference
Our unique curriculum incorporates teachings of TJ Woodward’s Conscious Recovery as well as Dr. Stephanie Covington’s trauma-informed and gender-responsive programs.
- DHCS Licensed, NAATP, & Carf Accredited
- Licensed & Masters Level Therapists
- Major Insurance Accepted - Verify now
- Separate Men’s & Women’s Programs
- Lifetime Aftercare Support
- Largest Alumni Network in California
- Private Rooms w/ Ensuite Bathrooms
- Trauma Informed Therapy Including A.R.T.
- Evidence-Based Therapies
- Content review by our Clinical Director
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Integrated care treats substance use and mental health together rather than one after the other. That means therapy, psychiatric care, skill building, and medication support where appropriate, including medication-assisted treatment. Our evidence-based therapies include CBT, DBT, ACT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy.
Effectiveness depends on the person, and no program can promise a particular outcome. What integrated care avoids is the familiar pattern where one condition gets treated, the other is left alone, and symptoms return. Consistent participation, appropriate medication, family involvement, and a real aftercare plan all make a difference.
You might notice mood swings, ongoing anxiety, changes in sleep, or trauma symptoms showing up alongside drinking or drug use, cravings, or withdrawal. The symptoms often overlap and feed each other, which is exactly why a clinical assessment is more useful than trying to sort it out on your own.
Length depends on your needs and your level of care. Residential stays commonly run 30 to 90 days, followed by step-downs to PHP, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services, then aftercare and alumni support for the long run.
Standard rehab concentrates on the substance use. Dual diagnosis care adds coordinated psychiatric treatment and therapies chosen for co-occurring conditions, so both sets of symptoms are handled inside one plan instead of being passed between providers who are not talking to each other.
Most plans include benefits for both substance use and mental health services. New Dawn is in network with Optum, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Shield and Blue Cross, Aetna, UHC, Kaiser, VA, TriWest, and TriCare. We verify your coverage, authorizations, and costs free of charge before admission.
Yes, and it is common. Substance use can mask, mimic, or worsen mental health symptoms, and heavy use can produce symptoms that look like a primary disorder on their own. A licensed clinician can tell the difference, sometimes only after a period of stabilization.
Look for accreditation, licensed clinicians, integrated psychiatric care, a full continuum from detox through aftercare, small settings, and clear discharge planning. New Dawn is CARF accredited, LegitScript certified, and a NAATP member, with DHCS-licensed facilities across Northern California. You can meet our clinical team on the Meet the Team page.
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Our One Year Sober Guarantee
We understand that recovery is not always a straight path, and relapses can occur. That’s why we offer a One-Year Sober Guarantee. If you complete one of our 90-day residential programs and experience a relapse within a year, you can return for treatment at no cost. Your success is important to us; we are dedicated to helping you stay on track.
With a 95% client satisfaction rate, we take pride in providing compassionate, effective, and individualized care to help you or your loved one build a foundation for lasting sobriety.
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Learn More about Our Luxury Addiction Treatment Center in California
If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, our luxury alcohol rehab center can help. New Dawn Treatment Centers offers tailored treatment plans to help you overcome drug or alcohol addiction and reclaim your life. Our dual diagnosis treatment options also provide integrated care for individuals dealing with mental health conditions alongside a substance use disorder. From detox to outpatient, we are there to support you on each step of your journey.
Reach out to our world-class residential treatment center today to learn more about our levels of care. Call our admissions team to learn more.
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No Billing Surprises At the End of Treatment
Know Exactly What you are Covered For and How Long
Save Thousands by Choosing Us
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