When a mental health condition and substance use happen together, treating one without the other rarely holds. Recover Now is one confidential phone call that connects you to programs across five Southeastern states where both are treated under a single plan.
We are the front door, not the facility. Our team learns what you are dealing with, checks your insurance at no cost, and matches you to a program in our network that fits your clinical needs and your life.
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What is Dual Diagnosis?
Dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorder care, treats a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time rather than in sequence. SAMHSA recommends integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders.
Integrated means one team and one plan. Your therapist, your prescriber and your medical providers work from the same treatment goals instead of running two programs that never talk to each other.
In practice, a program treating both together will:
- Screen for mental health symptoms and substance use at intake, not just one of them
- Build a single treatment plan naming goals for both conditions
- Put therapy and medication management under one clinical team
- Include family and support people when you want them there
- Plan the step down to outpatient care, housing or community support before you leave
Signs that both conditions need treating together
You do not need a formal diagnosis to start this conversation. These patterns are the common ones.
- Drinking or using to manage anxiety, low mood or sleep
- Depression or panic getting worse as use increases
- Repeated relapse after short stretches of sobriety, despite wanting to stop
- Past trauma that surfaces whenever use stops
- A sharp drop in daily functioning at work, school or home
If any of these sound familiar, a free assessment will tell you more than another month of guessing.
Conditions treated alongside substance use
| Condition | Typical clinical approach | Common step-down support |
|---|---|---|
| Major depression | Antidepressant medication where indicated, CBT, relapse prevention tied to mood shifts | Outpatient therapy, medication follow-up |
| Generalized anxiety | CBT, skills training, medication where indicated | Intensive outpatient, coping skills work |
| PTSD and trauma | Trauma-focused therapy including EMDR, medication where indicated | Trauma-informed outpatient care, sober living |
| Bipolar disorder | Mood stabilizers, close psychiatric monitoring, psychotherapy | Coordinated psychiatric and addiction aftercare |
| Eating disorders | Medical and nutritional monitoring, psychotherapy | Specialist eating disorder or dual diagnosis programs |
| Alcohol use disorder | Behavioral therapy, medication options where appropriate | Outpatient therapy, relapse prevention |
| Opioid use disorder | Counseling plus medication-assisted treatment where offered | Continued medication management, outpatient care |
Medication-assisted treatment pairs FDA-approved medicines with counseling for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Availability varies by facility. Ask admissions which programs in your state offer it.
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Therapies and services used in co-occurring care
Clinical core
- Biopsychosocial intake covering medical, psychiatric and social needs
- Psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Case management for appointments, benefits and housing
- Relapse prevention planning and discharge planning
Evidence-based therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy, for emotion regulation and distress tolerance
- Motivational Interviewing, for building readiness to change
- EMDR and trauma-focused therapy, for processing painful memories
- Relapse Prevention Therapy, for coping plans in high-risk situations
Practical support
- Housing, benefits and community care linkage
- Work and education re-entry support
- Nutrition, sleep and wellness guidance
Levels of care for co-occurring conditions
The right level depends on withdrawal risk, how severe your psychiatric symptoms are, whether home is safe and stable, and what you are responsible for day to day.
| Level | Setting | Typical length | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detox | Medically supervised withdrawal management | 3 to 7 days | Acute withdrawal needing medical stabilization |
| Residential | Live-in program with daily therapy | 30 to 90+ days | Complex substance use with co-occurring trauma or safety concerns |
| PHP | Structured day program, no overnight stay | 2 to 6 weeks | Needs full-day clinical care but can sleep safely at home |
| IOP | Scheduled outpatient sessions, 9 to 15 hours weekly | 8 to 12+ weeks | Working or studying, needs consistent therapy |
| Outpatient | Weekly therapy and medication management | Ongoing | Medically stable, maintenance phase |
| Sober living | Structured recovery housing | Varies | Needs a stable living environment alongside treatment |
Not every facility offers every level. Levels of care vary significantly across our network, so ask admissions which programs near you provide what you need.
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Where we provide co-occurring care
Recover Now connects people to programs across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Tennessee.
These facilities in our network publish dedicated co-occurring and dual diagnosis programs. Check each location page for its own levels of care, licensure and accreditation, which differ by site.
Chattanooga Recovery Center
13 W Kent St,
Chattanooga 37405
Outpatient programming including IOP and medication-assisted treatment.
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Longbranch Recovery, Covington IOP
201 Holiday Blvd #400,
Covington, LA 70433
Intensive outpatient programming alongside a mental health track for co-occurring conditions.
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Grace Land Recovery
134 Timber Creek Drive,
Cordova 38018
Outpatient-focused, serving greater Memphis: PHP, IOP, evening IOP, standard outpatient and aftercare.
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Longbranch Recovery, Metairie
2329 Edenborn Ave,
Metairie, LA 70001
Intensive outpatient programming alongside a mental health track for co-occurring conditions.
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Longbranch Recovery - Abita
21516 LA-36 Abita Springs, Louisiana 70420
Serving the New Orleans north shore. Part of Longbranch's multi-site continuum.
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Recover Now Greater Atlanta
155 Greensboro Rd,
Eatonton, GA 31024
Medical detox and residential treatment, with on-site psychiatry and medication-assisted treatment.
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Each of our residential locations is designed to feel safe, calm, and comfortable. The goal is to offer the structure you need in an environment that feels more like a retreat than a hospital. If you're unsure which location is right for you, we're here to help you find the best fit.
What to expect from first call to first week
1. Confidential call and insurance check. Admissions takes your history, current medications and immediate concerns. We run a free benefits check and explain what your plan covers before you commit to anything.
2. Clinical assessment. A biopsychosocial assessment reviews your medical, psychological and social situation. A prescriber reviews symptoms and medication needs.
3. Treatment plan. You, your clinical team and your family if you choose build one plan with clear goals. The plan names your level of care and the therapies you will receive.
4. Program start. Orientation covers the daily schedule, therapy types and medication management. Staff confirm logistics and medical orders.
5. First-week review. Clinicians check safety, engagement and early progress, then adjust. Reviews continue on a set schedule through your stay.
Veterans and service members
Recover Now works with VA and TRICARE, and the network includes Longbranch's NORA veteran sober-living houses in Louisiana. Veterans carrying combat trauma alongside substance use often do better in programs that understand military culture rather than translating it.
If you are a veteran or on active duty, tell admissions on the first call. It changes which programs we look at and how benefits get verified.
Why Choose Recover Now For Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
One call, ten facilities, five states.
You describe your situation once instead of repeating it to a dozen intake lines.
All three clinical categories in one network.
Substance use, mental health and eating disorders, with a full continuum behind them.
A real veterans track.
VA and TRICARE acceptance, plus dedicated veteran sober-living houses.
Accreditation you can check.
Recover Now holds CARF, Joint Commission and LegitScript recognition at network level. Accreditation and licensure differ by facility, and each location page states its own.
Insurance and Payment Options
Insurance verification is free, confidential and runs through a HIPAA-compliant form. Coverage depends on your plan, network status and documented medical necessity, so we check before you schedule rather than after.
Plans accepted across the network, subject to individual plan and facility: Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Humana, Ambetter, Magellan, Beacon Health Options, TRICARE and VA. Private pay is available.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure what to expect from dual diagnosis? Here’s what people often ask when exploring treatment options.
Stories of Hope from Real People Who Found Recovery
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Looking for a different level of care?
At Recover Now, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care to help you move forward with structure, support, and clarity. Here’s what usually comes next:
Still not sure which level of care is right for you? That’s completely normal. Our team is here to talk through your options and help you make a confident, informed decision.
Accreditation and trust
The Recover Now network holds The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval and is LegitScript verified.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about your specific situation. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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