Renewed Life Center Programme: Treating Addiction and Mental Health Simultaneously
«Dual Diagnosis» is a clinical term that sounds complex, but it describes a very understandable life situation. It is when addiction to alcohol or drugs goes hand-in-hand with depression, anxiety, trauma, or burnout.
In this situation, substances often become a way to «survive.» You are not drinking or using for pleasure, but to «switch off» anxiety, silence the pain of past trauma, or simply to get some sleep. The problem is that over time, the «medicine» starts destroying you more than the illness itself.
At Renewed Life Center, we understand this mechanism. We know that treating only the addiction while ignoring the emotional state is futile. We treat the whole person, helping you break this vicious cycle in a safe and supportive environment.
Important for loved ones: If you see that your family member is using substances to cope with mood swings or depression—they need help from specialists who understand the complexity of both conditions. We are here to help you make sense of it.
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Who is this programme for
Dual Diagnosis treatment is a necessity, not just an option, if:
What do we treat? (Common Companions of Addiction)
- Anxiety Disorders & Panic Attacks: Alcohol or sedatives are used as a tranquilizer.
- Depression: Stimulants or alcohol are used to feel a fleeting sense of joy or energy.
- PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder): Substances help to silence memories of trauma.
- Burnout & Stress: Using becomes the only way to «exhale» after work.
- Sleep Issues: Dependence on sleeping pills or alcohol as a method to fall asleep.
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Why does this happen? (The Cycle)
- Pain or Discomfort: Anxiety, insomnia, or emotional pain arises.
- Attempt at Relief (Self-medication): You find a substance that temporarily removes the symptom.
- The Trap: The brain gets used to the «crutch.»
- Deterioration: Substances deplete the nervous system. Anxiety and depression return with double the force, demanding a new dose.
If you treat only the addiction but leave the pain — relapse is inevitable. If you treat only the depression but continue using — therapy will not work.
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How We Treat It: An Integrated Approach
At Renewed Life Center, you don’t have to choose between a rehab and a mental health clinic. We do everything in one place, following a unified plan.
- What came first: the addiction or the disorder?
- What exactly are your personal triggers (conflict, loneliness, fatigue)?
- Is medication support needed to stabilise your mood?
- Gentle detox under medical supervision.
- If necessary — selection of mild therapy by a psychiatrist (antidepressants, stabilisers) to balance brain chemistry.
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): Learning to track parasitic thoughts and change your reaction to them.
- Trauma Work: Gently processing past experiences that prevent you from living in the present.
- Regulation Skills: Learning to live through fear, anger, and sadness without resorting to chemical «anesthesia.»
- How to recognise the start of a depressive episode before you want to drink?
- What to do during a panic attack?
- How to build a sleep and daily routine to support your nervous system?
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Why is an integrated approach more effective?
Separate treatment («first stop drinking, then go to a psychologist») often fails because a person relapses before they ever reach the psychologist. We remove both causes of relapse simultaneously: the physical craving and the emotional pain. This provides a foundation for sustainable, long-term sobriety.