Substance Use Disorder Treatment Addressing the Mental Health Underneath
Substance use and addiction are not moral failures. For most people, they develop in response to something else that was not adequately treated. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder all increase the risk, and addressing the substance use without addressing what is underneath it rarely leads to lasting recovery. Turnwell's board-certified psychiatrists evaluate both sides and provide integrated care at all four locations in GA, SC, and FL.
When Substance Use and Mental Health Intersect
The relationship between substance use and mental health is bidirectional and complex. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder increase the risk of developing substance use disorders. Substance use worsens the course of psychiatric conditions and makes them harder to treat. Integrated treatment addressing both conditions simultaneously produces better outcomes than treating either in isolation.
At Turnwell, dual-diagnosis care starts with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation that assesses both the substance use history and the full psychiatric picture, including which conditions may have preceded the substance use and which may have developed in response to it. This diagnostic clarity shapes the treatment plan.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is available for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder at select Turnwell locations. MAT is combined with ongoing psychiatric management of co-occurring conditions and, when appropriate, individual therapy to address the psychological and behavioral dimensions of recovery.
At Turnwell, Treatment Includes
Integrated Substance Use and Psychiatric Care at Turnwell
Turnwell's dual-diagnosis approach treats substance use and co-occurring psychiatric conditions as interconnected challenges requiring coordinated treatment.
Dual-Diagnosis Evaluation
A thorough psychiatric evaluation assessing both substance use history and co-occurring conditions to establish an accurate diagnostic picture before treatment begins.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
MAT using buprenorphine and other FDA-approved medications for opioid and alcohol use disorder at select Turnwell locations, with board-certified physician oversight.
Co-Occurring Disorder Management
Medication management for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other conditions co-occurring with substance use, addressing the full diagnostic picture.
Individual Psychotherapy
Evidence-based therapy including CBT for addiction, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches when appropriate.
Tricare Accepted
Tricare accepted at all four Turnwell locations for veterans managing substance use disorders alongside PTSD or other service-related conditions.
Telehealth Options
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management for substance use and co-occurring conditions via telehealth throughout GA, SC, and FL.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. Turnwell is not an emergency or crisis facility.
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Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted
We verify your benefits before your first appointment and handle prior authorization for TMS and Spravato.
Coverage varies by plan and medical necessity criteria. Contact us to verify your specific benefits before your first appointment.
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Treatment That Addresses Both Sides of What You Are Managing
Reaching out is the hardest part. Our board-certified team evaluates both the substance use and the underlying psychiatric conditions before recommending any treatment approach. Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and most insurance accepted. Most patients are seen within a few days of first contact. There is no judgment here.