Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders

Whole-Person Healing Starts Here

At Encore, we understand that recovery is about more than just stopping substance use-it’s about healing the whole person. As a licensed treatment provider, we take an integrated approach to care, addressing both physical and mental health to help individuals build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.

Compassionate, Comprehensive Care

Substance use is a complex and progressive condition that can impact every part of a person’s life—relationships, work, self-esteem, and overall well-being. It’s often intertwined with other mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic stress. Many people begin using substances to cope with emotional or physical pain, and over time, substance use can make those issues even harder to manage.

We believe that effective treatment starts with understanding the whole picture. At Encore, we carefully assess each person to identify all the factors—mental, physical, emotional, and social—that may contribute to ongoing or chronic substance use. From there, we create a personalized care plan that supports healing on every level.

In addition to treating substance use disorders and mental health challenges, Encore’s outpatient programs treats patients dealing with:

• Co-occurring Process and Substance Use Disorders
• Gambling disorder
• Sex addiction
• Internet addiction
• Video game addiction or internet gaming disorder
• Social media addiction
• Shopping addiction
• Trauma-related disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, adjustment disorders, reactive attachment disorder, and prolonged grief disorder
• Depression
• Anxiety

The Encore team empowers patients to overcome these challenges while developing the skills and confidence needed for sustainable recovery. Our program can be customized to address specific conditions while maintaining the flexibility needed for daily life commitments.

Dual Diagnosis: Treating the Whole You

When someone is living with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, it’s called a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. This is more common than many people realize, the Encore Team is adept at navigating and supporting those unique needs.

Conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, personality disorders and unresolved trauma frequently show up alongside substance use. Sometimes, people turn to substances to manage symptoms of a mental health issue, other times, the impact of substance use can worsen those underlying conditions. It’s a cycle that can feel overwhelming—but it can be broken.

Our dual diagnosis treatment program in Arlington, Virginia is designed to meet each person where they are. Whether care is needed on an inpatient or outpatient basis, our specialists develop tailored treatment plans that address the root causes of both addiction and mental health concerns.

Recovery with a dual diagnosis can be challenging—but it’s possible.