Dual Diagnosis Alcohol Rehab: Treating Addiction and Mental Health Together

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24 May, 2025
05 min read

What Is Dual Diagnosis in Alcohol Rehab?

Dual diagnosis refers to the presence of both a substance use disorder—like alcohol addiction—and a mental health condition such as:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • PTSD or trauma

  • Bipolar disorder

  • ADHD

Traditional rehab may treat only the addiction. But without addressing the mental health component, relapse is highly likely. That’s why dual diagnosis alcohol rehab is so critical—it treats the full picture.

The Link Between Alcohol Addiction and Mental Health

Alcohol is often used as a form of self-medication for emotional pain, trauma, or undiagnosed conditions. Common patterns include:

  • Drinking to calm anxiety or panic

  • Using alcohol to numb trauma or PTSD

  • Binge drinking as a release from depression or burnout

  • Mood swings worsened by alcohol and underlying disorders

Holina’s clinical team specializes in uncovering these patterns and building tailored treatment plans to address both sides of the struggle.

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Holina’s Integrated Treatment for Dual Diagnosis

At Holina Rehab, dual diagnosis treatment is not an afterthought—it’s a core part of the recovery process. The program includes:

  • Full psychiatric evaluation upon arrival

  • Psychologists and trauma therapists on staff

  • Cognitive therapy for alcohol addiction

  • Somatic and body-based healing (TRE, EMDR, yoga)

  • Medication management (as needed) under medical supervision

Treatment is individualized to help clients stabilize mentally and emotionally before working through their relationship with alcohol.

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A Day in the Life: Dual Diagnosis at Holina

Your day at Holina is structured yet flexible, combining emotional, physical, and spiritual healing:

  • Morning mindfulness or trauma-release movement

  • Private therapy with clinical psychologists

  • Group discussions and sharing (optional)

  • Nutrition-focused meals and physical activity

  • Holistic treatments like art therapy, meditation, and bodywork

This approach helps you rebuild a healthy self-image, emotional stability, and coping skills for the long term.

Signs You May Need Dual Diagnosis Rehab

You may benefit from dual diagnosis treatment if you experience:

  • Mood swings or emotional instability alongside drinking

  • Panic attacks or anxiety before or after alcohol use

  • Nightmares, flashbacks, or emotional numbness

  • Multiple rehab attempts without lasting success

  • A sense that “something deeper” is driving your addiction

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Client Stories: Breaking the Cycle

⭐ Eliza, UK

“I’d been to three rehabs, but it wasn’t until Holina diagnosed my PTSD that things started to shift. The trauma work changed everything. I finally understood why I drank—and how to stop.”

⭐ Tomás, Spain

“I came in thinking I had a drinking problem. I left understanding that I had an emotional pain problem. Holina gave me tools to heal both.”

Pricing for Dual Diagnosis Treatment (June 2025)

Room Type

1 Month

2 Months

3 Months

Savings

Shared Room

$9,700

$18,700

$24,700

Save up to $4,400

Private Room

$14,700

$27,700

$37,700

Save up to $6,400

Junior Suite

$18,700

$34,700

$47,700

Save up to $8,400

✅ Prices include dual diagnosis support, detox, therapy, meals, wellness, and full program access.

🌐 Details: www.holinarehab.com/room-prices

FAQs: Dual Diagnosis Rehab at Holina

1. Do I need a diagnosis before arriving?

No. Holina’s team will assess and help diagnose any underlying mental health conditions.

2. Can I receive medication if needed?

Yes. Medication is available when clinically appropriate and monitored by licensed professionals.

3. Will I receive both therapy and holistic care?

Absolutely. Holina integrates both clinical and holistic modalities for complete recovery.

4. Is dual diagnosis included in all packages?

Yes. The program is adaptable based on your needs at no additional charge.

Conclusion: Heal the Mind and Body Together

Real recovery requires more than detox. With dual diagnosis alcohol rehab at Holina Rehab, you can heal both your addiction and the underlying mental health struggles that fuel it—setting you up for lasting success and inner peace.

📞 Start your full-spectrum healing now:
🌐 www.holinarehab.com/contact

About Me

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Ian Young

Ian Young is the Global Manager at Holina Care Centres in Koh Phangan, Thailand. Ian oversees the rehabilitation programs that blend the 12 Step model, NLP, and various evidence-based therapies with holistic healing practices. Holina Rehab treats addictions, trauma, anxiety, and depression, offering comprehensive care in a serene resort environment. Ian, a charismatic speaker and author of “It’s Not About Me,” leverages his own recovery journey from addiction to inspire and guide others toward a fulfilling, addiction-free life.

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