Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

If you are looking for obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment, call Lakeview Health Systems now at 1-800-231-2950. All calls are completely confidential and our staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is believed to be linked to a chemical imbalance in the brain and an estimated 2 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from OCD at some point in their lives. The disorder begins with the repetition of intrusive or irrational thoughts that well up in a person's mind. These thoughts then lead to repetitive rituals such as hand washing, counting, hoarding or arranging where the person will perform these tasks multiple times without gaining any satisfaction or sense of completion. Obsessive- compulsive disorder can create a great deal of anxiety and many people who are suffering from the disorder turn to drugs and alcohol for relief. Some common signs of obsessive- compulsive disorder are;

• Repeatedly checking things, perhaps dozens of times, before feeling secure enough to go to sleep or leave the house. Is the stove off? Is the door locked? Is the alarm set?
• Fear of harming others.
• Feeling dirty all of the time.
• Constantly arranging things.
• Continual concern with body imperfections.
• Being ruled by numbers; there are good numbers and bad numbers.
• Excessively concerned with sin.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment for OCD

Obsessive - compulsive disorder will not go away by itself so it is important to seek treatment. Since obsessive - compulsive disorder is classified as a mental health issue patients at Lakeview will receive concurrent dual diagnosis treatment if their issue is coupled with a drug or alcohol addiction. The rehabilitation process for obsessive- compulsive disorder will introduce medication and behavior therapy for the obsessive thoughts and medical detox for the drug or alcohol addiction. Both components of recovery will be treated concurrently at our dual diagnosis treatment center.

If you are looking for an effective dual diagnosis treatment program for obsessive-compulsive disorder and a drug or alcohol addiction, call Lakeview Health Systems now at 1-800-231-2950. All calls are completely confidential and our staff is available to assist you 24 hours a day.