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When mental health disorders and substance use disorders occur together, treating only one condition rarely leads to lasting recovery. Many individuals struggling with addiction are unknowingly battling underlying conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, or chronic stress. When these challenges go untreated, relapse often becomes part of the cycle.
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At The Summit Sanctuary in Scottsdale, we provide highly personalized residential and outpatient dual diagnosis treatment designed to address both mental health and substance use simultaneously. Our mental-health-primary approach combines advanced diagnostics, evidence-based therapies, neurological interventions, psychiatric care, and comprehensive wellness services to create meaningful, lasting recovery.​
Rather than simply helping individuals stop using substances, we focus on understanding and treating the underlying factors driving addiction.
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Here, world-class clinical care is delivered within a private, luxurious environment where guests can heal physically, emotionally, psychologically, and neurologically.
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Start your confidential consultation today.
UNDERSTANDING
Dual Diagnosis
Substance use is often a symptom of deeper emotional, psychological, or neurological struggles. Many individuals use alcohol or drugs to cope with anxiety, trauma, depression, mood instability, chronic stress, emotional pain, or unresolved life experiences. While substances may provide temporary relief, they often worsen mental health symptoms over time, creating a cycle that becomes increasingly difficult to break without professional treatment.
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At The Summit Sanctuary, we focus on identifying and treating the root causes driving both mental health symptoms and substance use behaviors.
Our team commonly treats individuals experiencing:
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• Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Use Disorder
• Depression and Substance Use Disorders
• PTSD and Addiction
• Trauma and Substance Abuse
• Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Addiction
• Chronic Stress and Alcohol Dependence
• Personality Disorders and Substance Use Disorders
• Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction Disorders
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Treating both conditions together provides the greatest opportunity for lasting recovery.
EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPIES
For Dual Diagnosis Treatment
The Summit Sanctuary utilizes evidence-based therapies designed to address both substance use disorders and the underlying mental health conditions contributing to addiction.
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Your Plan May Include:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helps individuals identify thought patterns associated with anxiety, depression, substance use, and self-defeating behaviors.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Frequently used for individuals struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), emotional dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, and addiction.
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Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) – Particularly effective for individuals experiencing PTSD, trauma, and substance use disorders related to unresolved traumatic experiences.
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) – Addresses underlying emotional wounds, internal conflicts, and protective coping mechanisms contributing to addiction.
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) – Strengthens commitment to recovery and supports meaningful behavioral change.
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Relapse Prevention Therapy – Helps individuals identify triggers, manage cravings, and develop sustainable recovery strategies.
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Trauma-Informed Therapy – Addresses unresolved trauma commonly associated with addiction and co-occurring disorders.
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy – Promotes emotional awareness, stress reduction, and healthy coping skills.
Our interdisciplinary team includes psychiatric providers, medical doctors, therapists, neurological specialists, nurses, and wellness professionals working collaboratively to create individualized treatment plans.
• One-on-One Clinical Therapy
• Proprietary Therapeutic Curriculum
• Psychiatric Evaluation and Support
• Daily Structure and Emotional Stabilization
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This integrated approach helps guests build a strong foundation for sustainable recovery and long-term wellbeing.
RECOGNIZE WHEN IT'S TIME TO SEEK SUPPORT
Understand Dual Diagnosis
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, occurs when an individual experiences both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time.
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Mental health symptoms and substance use frequently reinforce one another. Someone struggling with anxiety may use alcohol to quiet racing thoughts. An individual living with PTSD may use substances to numb painful memories. Someone experiencing depression may turn to drugs or alcohol for temporary relief from emotional pain. Individuals living with bipolar disorder may use substances during periods of depression, hypomania, or mania.
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Although substances may temporarily relieve symptoms, they often intensify mental health challenges over time, making recovery increasingly difficult without comprehensive treatment.
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Common signs you may need help:
Using substances to manage emotions or stress
Relationship difficulties
Difficulty
controlling substance use​
Problems at work, school, or home
Persistent anxiety, depression, or mood instability
Multiple unsuccessful attempts to stop using substances
Sleep
disturbances​
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Worsening mental health symptoms despite substance use
Treating both conditions together provides the greatest opportunity for lasting recovery.
COMMON CO-OCCURING DISORDERS
That We Treat
Many individuals entering treatment discover that substance use is closely connected to an underlying mental health condition. Addressing both conditions simultaneously is essential for long-term recovery.
Trauma and Substance Abuse
Unresolved trauma is one of the most common underlying contributors to addiction. Treating trauma at its source often leads to significant improvements in recovery outcomes.
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Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Mood instability, impulsivity, risk-taking behaviors, and depressive episodes can significantly increase vulnerability to substance misuse and addiction.
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Addiction
Individuals struggling with BPD often experience emotional dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, fear of abandonment, and chronic emotional pain that can contribute to substance use.
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Chronic Stress and Substance Use
Executives, professionals, healthcare workers, and caregivers often develop unhealthy coping mechanisms while attempting to manage chronic stress and burnout.
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Personality Disorders and Addiction
Long-standing difficulties involving emotional regulation, self-image, interpersonal relationships, and coping skills may contribute to substance use and require specialized treatment.
NEUROFEEDBACK & BRAIN MAPPING FOR
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Chronic substance use and underlying mental health conditions can significantly impact brain function, affecting impulse control, emotional regulation, concentration, sleep quality, and stress response.
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Through QEEG brain mapping, our team identifies patterns of dysregulated brain activity associated with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and other co-occurring conditions. Neurofeedback helps retrain these patterns and support healthier brain functioning.
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Neurofeedback may Support:
• Improved emotional regulation
• Reduced anxiety and stress
• Better focus and concentration
• Increased impulse control
• Improved sleep quality
• Enhanced recovery outcomes
• Greater emotional resilience
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This data-driven approach allows us to personalize treatment while objectively measuring progress throughout recovery.
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WHY CHOOSE THE SUMMIT SANCTUARY FOR
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Mental-Health-Primary Treatment Model
Over 150% More One-on-One Therapy Than Industry Standards
Neurofeedback and QEEG Brain Mapping
Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
Proprietary Clinical Curriculum
Luxury Executive-Level Accommodations
Residential, PHP, and IOP Continuum of Care
Personalized Treatment Planning
Small Client-to-Clinician Ratios
Private, Confidential Healing Environment
A LUXURY ENVIORNMENT THAT SUPPORTS
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Luxury private or shared suites
Equine
therapy
Daily chef-prepared, nutritious meals
Fully equipped fitness center with hot and cold therapy
Yoga
and meditation
Pool, hot tub, and serene outdoor spaces
​Massage therapy and acupuncture
Theatre room and recreational amenities
Healing is deeper and more sustainable when comfort and clinical excellence coexist.
BENEFITS OF COMPLETING
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
GUESTS WHO COMPLETE DUAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT OFTEN EXPERIENCE:
• Reduced cravings and relapse risk
• Improved management of anxiety, depression, PTSD, or mood symptoms
• Greater emotional regulation
• Better sleep quality
• Increased self-awareness
• Improved relationships and family functioning
• Enhanced coping skills
• Increased confidence in recovery
• Better overall physical and mental health
• Long-term stability and recovery
CLINICAL PROOF:
• Clients receive 150% more one-on-one therapy than the industry average.
• Our proprietary curriculum is built on validated therapeutic modalities.
• Brain mapping shows measurable improvements within the first 30 days.
• Alumni satisfaction rates exceed national treatment benchmarks.
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"The Summit Sanctuary truly saved my life. From the incredible staff to the top-notch amenities, everything exceeded my expectations, but what stood out the most was the therapy. It was the most powerful and effective treatment I’ve ever experienced."
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-HB, a former Summit Sanctuary Guest
STEP-DOWN CARE AFTER RESIDENTIAL
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Residential treatment offers the structured environment needed for meaningful, lasting healing. Guests benefit from 24/7 support, intensive therapy, and the elimination of outside stressors.
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After residential care, clients may transition to our Scottsdale-based step‑down program:
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• PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program)
• IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program)
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This continuity reinforces progress, stabilizes new patterns, and reduces relapse risk. Guests are able to step-down into the same quality of care, comfort, and team that they are accustom to.
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FREQUENT QUESTIONS ABOUT
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Can anxiety and addiction be treated together?
Yes. Treating anxiety and addiction simultaneously often leads to stronger long-term outcomes than addressing either condition alone.
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Can PTSD and substance abuse be treated at the same time?
Absolutely. Many individuals with PTSD use substances to cope with trauma-related symptoms. Comprehensive treatment addresses both conditions together.
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What is treatment for depression and addiction?
Treatment typically includes therapy, psychiatric support, relapse prevention planning, and interventions that address the underlying causes of both conditions.
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Can bipolar disorder and addiction be treated together?
Yes. Effective treatment focuses on mood stabilization, psychiatric care, therapy, and recovery support to address both disorders simultaneously.
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How is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) treated alongside addiction?
Treatment often includes DBT, individual therapy, psychiatric care, emotional regulation skill-building, and relapse prevention strategies designed to address both BPD symptoms and substance use behaviors.