PALM SPRINGS, CA 6/3/2011 1:02:54 AM
News / Health & Wellness

Michael’s House Offers Dual Diagnosis Treatment at California Alcohol Facility

Alcoholism treatment center Michael’s House illuminated its expanded alcohol rehab program this week, with an emphasis on Dual Diagnosis treatment for patients with co-occurring disorders. Situated in Palm Springs, the alcohol rehabilitation center’s alcoholism treatment offerings have recently expanded, augmenting the center’s core recovery services offered since its 1994 inception Taking a comprehensive approach to alcoholism rehabilitation, the Michael’s House recovery program integrates intensive psychotherapy, family counseling and couples counseling services in addition to on-site alcohol detoxification services. The holistic alcohol treatment program also includes group counseling, 12-step meetings, nutritional guidance, fitness training, creative therapies and aftercare planning services as part of its wide-ranging approach to recovery.

“At Michael’s House, we offer a dual recovery approach that is both comprehensive and specific,” explained Gilbert. “Tailored treatment plans cater to each patient’s individuality, experiences, psychological makeup, beliefs and personal addictions through recovery methods that focus on all aspects of living.”

Fashioned after the successful Foundations Treatment Model, Michael’s House emphasizes concurrent mental health treatment as patients move through the stages of alcoholism recovery. With a focus on change readiness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and physical detoxification, Michael’s House also provides targeted psychological diagnostic testing and treatment for patients.  Guided by clinical therapists, patients can receive healing for psychological disorders that may have preceded – or been exacerbated by – alcoholism, including anxiety, depression, phobias, learning disabilities and major psychological disorders.

“In many cases, alcoholism recovery becomes hampered by co-existing mental health issues,” explained Krista Gilbert, Michael’s House Chief Executive Officer. “Michael’s House was founded on the core knowledge that integrated mental health therapy and alcoholism treatments maximize the patient’s potential for relapse-free recovery.”

Those seeking alcoholism treatment can receive further details on Michael’s House’s alcohol rehabilitation services by calling (877) 345-8494 or accessing their alcohol rehab facility online.

About Michael’s House

Since 1994, Michael’s House has provided comprehensive drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Operated by the nonprofit Michael Alan Rosen Foundation, the center was founded by Arlene Rosen in memory of her late son, Michael. Today, Michael’s House specializes in cases of Dual Diagnosis for patients with co-occurring disorders as part of its comprehensive approach to healing addiction.

Michael’s House offers holistic care to patients facing addiction with a targeted cache of services, including detoxification, psychotherapy, group therapy and life skills training on its scenic campus in Palm Springs, California.