Many people ask if they can stop using drugs or alcohol without getting help for their feelings and thoughts. The short answer is: it is tough. At Dynamic Healthcare PLLC, we want to help you understand why mental health matters for recovery. We also want you to know we walk with you. We are in Raleigh, North Carolina. We offer care that looks at the whole person.
What Does Recovery Mean?
Recovery means feeling safer and healthier. It means you can live a life you like. Recovery, which addresses substance use disorders or other terms for addiction, is different for each person. For some, it means stopping use. For others, it means learning safe habits. Recovery takes time and help.
How Mental Health and Substance Use Link Together
Many people who use drugs or alcohol also have mental health struggles. These can include the complex link between addiction and depression, anxiety, trauma, or ADHD. Sometimes people use substances to hide from hard feelings. This is called self-medication. Other times, substance use can make mental health worse.
If we only treat the use and not the mind, the hard feelings can come back. Then the person may start using again. That is why we say both parts need care.
Why Treating Both Is Important
Treating both helps in many ways:
- You learn why you used substances and how to avoid cross addiction.
- You learn tools to cope with stress and worry.
- Medicines can help if your brain is out of balance.
- Talk therapy helps you make new choices.
- Care that fits both needs is called dual diagnosis care.
At Dynamic Healthcare PLLC, we give dual diagnosis care. We do psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis. We offer medication management and therapy. We can see you in the clinic or by telepsychiatry. We screen your mental health and watch your progress.
What Happens If You Ignore Mental Health?
If you only stop using substances but do not treat your mental health, a few things can happen. Beyond the short-term consequences of drugs or the immediate short-term effects of drugs, other risks include:
- Old problems may come back fast.
- You may feel worse inside even if you are not using.
- You may leave treatment early because the real pain is not fixed.
- Long-term success becomes less likely.
We want you to have lasting change. That is why we look at both parts.
How We Help You at Dynamic Healthcare PLLC
We start with a kind meeting. We listen to your story. We do a full psychiatric evaluation. This helps us identify any physical signs of drug abuse and know what is going on. Then we make a plan with you.
Our plan can include:
- Medication management helps your brain work better.
- Psychotherapy and counseling to teach new skills.
- Telepsychiatry or in-person visits, so care fits your life.
- Regular mental health screening to see how you are doing.
- Special care for substance use and dual diagnosis.
We stay with you as you grow.
Simple Steps People Can Take
If you or someone you love is trying to stop using, here are simple steps:
- Tell a trusted doctor or counselor. You do not have to do this alone.
- Get a full check of your feelings, thoughts, and any physical signs of drug use.
- Ask about medicine if you feel very low or very worried.
- Try therapy to learn ways to cope.
- Join a group for support if that helps you.
- Keep regular check-ins with your care team.
We can help with each step.
Hope and Healing Are Possible
Many people recover and build a new life. Healing is not a straight line. Some days are hard. Some days are good. We walk with you through the ups and downs. We believe in small wins. We cheer for each step forward.
At Dynamic Healthcare PLLC, we treat you with respect. We make care simple and kind. We combine medicine, therapy, and teaching. We help you find balance in mind and body.
How to Reach Us
If you live in or near Raleigh, North Carolina, we are here to help. You can ask about psychiatric evaluation, medication help, therapy, or telepsychiatry. We can screen your mental health and make a plan. You do not have to do this alone. You can reach out and ask for help today.
FAQs
Q. Do I need medicine to recover?
Not everyone needs medicine. Some people do. A doctor can check and tell you what helps.
Q. What is dual diagnosis care?
It signifies that we address substance use and mental health simultaneously. Both needs are seen and treated.
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