Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders Clinical Overview

Drug rehabilitation programs and those designed for the treatment of emotional-behavioral and other co-existing conditions have historically been separate or distinct facilities. Young men entered formally or informally diagnosed as either having one problem or the other--but not both (dual diagnosis). In the late 1970s, practitioners began to recognize the presence of substance abuse in combination with mental disorders had profound and troubling implications for treatment outcomes.

Subsequent research in the field typically revealed that 50 to 75 percent of young adults receiving chemical dependency treatment also had a co-occurring disorder. Conversely, mental-health treatment programs reported 20 to 50 percent of their young adult patients also had significant issues related to drug abuse.

Thankfully, the growing body of evidence combined with cries across the drug rehab and mental health communities regarding spiraling relapse rates for dually diagnosed individuals have gradually induced a mandate for change to more integrated treatment. In spite of these promising developments, young men needing drug rehab and/or treatment for mental illness commonly appear at programs not prepared to treat them.

Get off the "treatment treadmill" and call our Admissions Counselors today!

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SCA Holistic Therapy Designed for Young Adult Recovery

San Cristobal Academy was one of the earliest rehabilitation centers to recognize the need for extended care and integrated treatment for young adult men struggling with drug addiction and other co-occurring disorders. In our decade-long history of working exclusively with young adult men (ages 17 to 26) and their families, we've developed and refined treatment modalities that are both effective and provide our clients with the best chance of long-term sustainable recovery.

Specifically, SCA builds individualized treatment plans that emphasize the following:

San Cristobal Academy is an extended-care rehabilitation program, providing holistic (whole person) treatment for dually diagnosed young adult men ages 17 to 26. The multi-disciplinary team approach provides accurate assessment and care for young men with chronic and complex disorders most young adult programs refuse to treat. SCA uses 12-Step programming along with individualized therapeutic approaches based on what works for each unique young man being treated.

SCA knows how to effectively treat chemical dependency
and mental illness. Call now for 24/7 assistance from
our knowledgeable Admissions Counselors.

866-918-8383