Dual Diagnosis Treatment in the Los Angeles Area
- Physician-owned & operated
- In-house psychiatry & medical care
- Couples accepted & treated together
- Care in English, Spanish & Korean
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What is dual diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorders, is when a person has both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, such as depression with alcohol use or PTSD with opioid use. The two feed each other: people often drink or use to quiet anxiety, trauma, or depression, while substances deepen those same symptoms. Lasting recovery requires treating both at once.
At Regain Hope Detox and Recovery Center, that integrated care goes one step further. Because our lead physician is trained in internal and family medicine, we also address the physical health that addiction and mental illness so often erode.
One team, one coordinated plan
When the same team treats your addiction and your mental health together, nothing falls through the cracks, and recovery finally holds.
- In-house psychiatry
- Physician-led medical care
- Integrated therapy
About half of people who experience a mental health disorder will also experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime, and vice versa. Co-occurring disorders are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of.
Signs you may be dealing with both
Dual diagnosis can look like:
- Using alcohol or drugs to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, or sleep
- Mental health symptoms that worsen when you try to stop using
- Past treatment that addressed only the addiction, or only the mental health, and didn't hold
- Mood swings, isolation, or hopelessness alongside substance use
Why addiction and mental health must be treated together
If that sounds familiar, integrated treatment is designed for exactly this. Treating addiction while ignoring the mental health driving it, or treating mental health without addressing the substance use, usually leads back to relapse. Integrated treatment means one coordinated team and one plan, addressing both conditions at the same time. At Regain Hope Detox and Recovery Center, the same physicians who manage your detox and medical care work alongside psychiatry and therapy, so nothing falls through the cracks.
We treat all three, not just two
Most dual diagnosis programs treat two legs of the stool. Because Regain Hope Detox and Recovery Center is owned by physicians and includes in-house psychiatry, we care for all three, in person, every day.
Mental health
In-house psychiatry and therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.
Physical health
A physician trained in internal & family medicine coordinates the medical conditions addiction leaves behind.
Addiction
Medical detox, residential care, and medication-assisted treatment to break the cycle.
Treated as a whole person, never a diagnosis
Co-occurring conditions are common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. Here, you're surrounded by people and a team that see all of you.
- Whole-person care
- Group & peer support
- Family welcomed in
Co-occurring conditions we treat
Depression
+ alcohol or substance use
Anxiety disorders
+ stimulant or substance use
Trauma & PTSD
+ opioid or substance use
Bipolar disorder
+ alcohol or substance use
How we treat dual diagnosis
Care begins with a full medical and psychiatric assessment, then a personalized, integrated plan.
Dual-Diagnosis Care
Starts with medical detox and continues through residential treatment.
Healing happens with the people who love you
Co-occurring disorders affect the whole family. Our home-like setting and small size keep loved ones close, with family therapy available on request, and a team that follows up even after discharge.
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Your insurance may cover treatment
Most PPO plans cover medical detox and residential care. As an out-of-network provider, we verify your benefits free in about 5 minutes, no obligation.
Dual diagnosis FAQs
Can a mental health disorder lead to addiction?
Yes, many people use substances to cope with anxiety, depression, or trauma, which can develop into a substance use disorder over time.
How common are co-occurring disorders?
Very common, roughly half of people with a mental health disorder also experience a substance use disorder at some point in their lives.
What are the signs of a co-occurring disorder?
Using substances to manage mood or sleep, mental health symptoms worsening when you stop using, and prior treatment that addressed only one condition and didn't hold.
How do I help a loved one with a dual diagnosis?
Encourage an integrated assessment, avoid enabling, and call an admissions team that can explain options and verify insurance, we walk families through every step.
Do you treat mental health and addiction at the same time?
Yes, that is the definition of integrated dual diagnosis care, with in-house psychiatry, medical care, and therapy working together on one plan.
Does insurance cover dual diagnosis treatment?
Most PPO plans do. As an out-of-network provider, we verify your benefits for free before you commit.
The people who care for you
A small, close-knit clinical team, on-site and personally involved in your care.
Mileidys Gomez Gonzalez, MD
Founder, CEO & Addiction Medicine SpecialistFounder, CEO, and Addiction Medicine Specialist at Regain Hope Detox and Recovery Center. With more than 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Gomez leads all clinical care and sees clients in person every day.
Nora A. O'Connor, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate addiction, trauma, mental health, and life transitions through a warm, trauma-informed approach.
Jack Gould, CADC
Substance Abuse CounselorCertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor with more than a decade of experience, bringing a grounded, compassionate, and creative approach to recovery counseling.
Treat the whole picture, and finally move forward
If addiction and mental health keep pulling you back, treating them together changes everything. One confidential call, answered 24/7, is the first step.
