There are many different facets of addiction treatment. Each of these kinds of treatment may be better for one individual than another. Treatment for substance use disorder and other mental health disorders is largely dependent on the individual in question; at least it should be. Either way, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment method. Everybody has their own unique needs, and their treatment should be reflected as such.
Dialectical behavioral therapy is a certain kind of cognitive behavioral therapy. This type of care aims to treat those dealing with co-occurring mental health disorders (commonly referred to as dual diagnoses). Some of these mental health disorders include the following:
This method of therapy is used to evaluate the “why?” behind an individual’s actions. In substance abuse treatment, it’s meant to teach those who suffer from addiction to be present in the moment. In addition to this, dialectical behavioral therapy teaches those who participate healthy coping mechanisms for when they experience any sort of triggers. All in all, helping people improve their behaviors and relationships with others is the goal.
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Dialectical behavioral therapy began as a form of care for those who were suffering from a borderline personality disorder. These days, however, it has evolved into a method of treatment that helps a plethora of other mental health disorders. For example, sometimes a person may have a hard time regulating their emotions; either that or they’re being self-aware enough to know what they’re struggling with and how to cope with it.
Sometimes a person may not recognize their self-destructive behaviors. This is why dialectical behavioral therapy is imperative for treating mental health disorders. This is especially true when a person suffers from more intense mental health disorders like PTSD. However, dialectical behavioral therapy shouldn’t always be done alone. Most often, dialectical behavioral therapy is done alongside other forms of treatment. This approach helps a lot with those who suffer from a substance use disorder.
Substance use disorder is a difficult animal to tame. This is because addiction is usually motivated by emotional dysfunction and distortion of necessity. Some emotional dysfunction that is experienced is largely considered to be destructive behavior.
Dialectical behavioral therapy is quite a complex form of therapy. For example, in this form of therapy, there is a process called dialectics. Dialectics is a philosophical process of two contradicting points of view identified to resolve said conflict. In the case of dialectical behavioral therapy, the two contradicting points of view are typically the therapist and the patient. Therefore, the therapist and the patient will work together to come to an understanding (though one-sided as it may be).
When a person is suffering from a drug and alcohol addiction, their quality of life begins to diminish severely. This is due in large part to the emotional, physical, relational, and mental impact the disease has on a person. As a result, those who suffer from addiction have a hard time remaining stable. Sooner or later, it bleeds into their professional lives as well as their relationships and self-care.
Dialectics come from a few different ideas that include the following:
Dialectics is a way for people with opposing perspectives to move closer to a place of truth and certainty. However, dialectics shouldn’t be all about progress. Yes, progress is good, but not at the expense of a person’s emotions. In fact, if a person’s emotions are depleted in the name of progress, it’s actually more attune to regression.
Validation on its own, however, is just as destructive as progress for the sake of progress.
Don’t hear us the wrong way, validation is imperative in the treatment of mental health disorders. However, it’s when the ideal of progress is paired with validation that success occurs.
Dialectical behavioral therapy works by helping a person understand themselves and make sense of their behaviors in different environments. Typically, there are three different approaches to the practice of this form of treatment. These three different approaches include the following:
In dialectical behavioral therapy programs, the facilitator of the therapy session (a licensed mental health professional) will meet with a team to determine the best course of action. Whatever they decide will largely depend on the individual’s needs.
There are many benefits to attending a dialectical behavioral therapy program. However, each case has its own goals and ways to go about achieving those goals. One of the many benefits it does offer, no matter the individual, is making the chance of relapse less likely. There are many ways dialectical behavioral therapy can do this for a person.
Depending on the circumstance and the specific case, this form of therapy can help a person improve. Some ways that dialectical behavioral therapy helps in the context of a substance use disorder include the following:
There are many ways dialectical behavioral therapy can benefit those suffering from substance abuse or a mental health disorder. Some of these benefits are reason enough for a person to participate in dialectical behavioral therapy.
Some benefits of dialectical behavioral therapy include the following:
Substance use often coexists with anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Our treatment model addresses both addiction and its underlying causes, supporting emotional stability, healthier coping strategies, and meaningful long-term change.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment and continues through a personalized care plan that evolves over time. Whether a client requires a higher level of structure or more flexible support, care is adjusted to reflect progress, needs, and recovery goals.
Recovery is about more than completing a program; it’s about building tools that work in everyday life. Through therapeutic support, skill development, and ongoing guidance, we help individuals rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Treatment for substance use disorder is difficult to find, and it can often feel overwhelming. At Achieve Wellness and Recovery, we aim to treat the individual needs of each patient that walks through our doors. Our professional staff desires to provide the utmost in professional care.
Nobody deserves to have to walk through their struggles alone. That’s why we want to walk with you every step of the way. Dialectical therapy may be the right approach for your mental health condition, or the condition of a loved one. Either way, at Achieve Wellness, we are available to take your call. If you or a loved one would like to find out more, you can contact us here.
