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Can 12-Step Programs Treat Dual Diagnoses?

Effective treatment needs to include both the substance use disorder and the co-occurring disorder in an integrated approach because the two conditions build on each other.

By Kristance Harlow

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in Sobriety

Pre-sobriety, alcohol and drugs often serve as coping mechanisms. When you quit, you'll need different kinds of mental and emotional support. Make sure you have tools and solutions in place.

By Helaina Hovitz

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15 Things You Should Never Do Drunk

Texting, for example... Sober? Text away! But If you’re drunk, give your phone to someone you trust and tell them to lock it up.

By Brian Whitney

Can 12-Step Programs Treat Dual Diagnoses?

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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in Sobriety

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Newport Academy

This SoCal program fosters a regimented but respectful recovery environment, where teens learn how to live sober through plenty of 12-step meetings and life-skills classes—not to mention "equine-assisted psychotherapy" and mixed martial arts.

The Holistic Sanctuary

Founder Johnny Tabaie treats addiction, PTSD, and more with plant medicines; alumni from this Baja sanctuary emerge transformed, with no cravings and no withdrawals.

Oceanside Malibu

Oceanside alumni praise flexible treatment which includes care for underlying mental health conditions, staff who go the extra mile, luxury amenities, and activities such as surfing and horseback riding.

AToN Center

Whether you’re interested in the 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, or holistic treatments, this luxurious, appealing and commendable 4.5 star San Diego rehab has a program for you.

Paradigm Malibu

Highly rated by their teen clients and their families, Paradigm Malibu offers programs for a really wide range of adolescent disorders including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, behavioral addictions, and eating disorders.

Discovery Place

This 12-step based non-profit Tennessee facility for men offers meetings, groups and camaraderie.

Deer Hollow Recovery & Wellness Centers

Alumni praise this Utah facility for its attentive staff and multiple treatment modalities, including specific programs for addressing trauma and mental health issues.

Asheville Recovery Center

Alumni from this North Carolina rehab praise the individualized treatment and loving, family-like environment: "The whole establishment is caring and invested in your recovery."

Hawaii Island Recovery

Clients at Hawaii Island Recovery come for the view but stay for the treatment.

SOBA Recovery Center

This laid-back Malibu beachfront rehab charts a holistic path to recovery, which suits the twenty- and thirtysomethings who come here—you just might have to clock a few extra miles on the sand to burn off Chef Monte’s hearty home-cooking.

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