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An arrest for DUI can have far-reaching emotional repercussions. Speaking with a mental health professional can assist individuals who have been charged with DUI in creating positive lifestyle changes that will not only benefit them in court but also positively shape their lives in general.
At James Yeargan Law Offices, we recognize that individuals charged with DUI may be suffering from mental health conditions which alcohol abuse serves to mask. Alcohol consumption often becomes an ineffective coping mechanism to deal with these ailments.
Counseling and Therapy
Counseling or psychotherapy aims to assist individuals in changing self-destructive behaviors, beliefs, or feelings that undermine happiness and well-being. Counseling sessions may take place one-on-one or with groups.
Counselors and therapists with Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Bachelors of Psychology degrees are available to provide assistance during times of distress. Many have expertise treating trauma/PTSD/anxiety/depression/OCD.
GoodTherapy connects people with experienced therapists and counselors who adhere to client confidentiality and privacy, offering sliding scale fees or payment plans to make therapy affordable for anyone. Many also provide online therapy, while some also provide group counseling sessions which may be especially useful when experiencing grief or relationship difficulties; these can be led by either one counselor alone or several at the same time; some even cater specifically to certain populations such as providing grief support groups for adults.
Addiction Treatment
Many individuals with substance misuse disorders also suffer from mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, which often co-occur with addiction and can worsen drug use over time. Therefore, those suffering from these issues must seek professional help as soon as possible in order to begin recovery from them.
Treatment programs assist people in breaking free of their addictions and working toward recovery. They offer various services, modalities and payment plans to meet patients’ individual needs and finances – such as these examples:
Not all addiction treatment programs provide only counseling and therapy; many also provide medical detox to ease withdrawal symptoms of certain substances, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to teach healthier behavior patterns that support sobriety, as well as supervised recovery housing to teach people how to live without drugs and alcohol, advice regarding finances or employment search etc.
Support Groups
Many individuals charged with DUI also struggle with mental health issues. Alcohol can often serve as an unintended coping mechanism to ease symptoms associated with mental disorders like anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Regular attendance at recovery support meetings has proven extremely effective in maintaining sobriety. Finding an apt group can be accomplished using search engines such as this one; simply enter your city or zip code into an available search field to locate what best fits your needs.
For individuals living with a dual diagnosis, finding a treatment program that offers both addiction and psychiatric care is key to long-term success. A program using scientifically backed treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing or acceptance and commitment therapy will also contribute significantly to this success. Embark Behavioral Health near Alpharetta offers these options and more – learn more about their programs today and discover their ways of helping.
