Integrated assessment
A diagnosis should not be assumed from a marketing intake. The clinical team should distinguish substance-induced symptoms, longstanding mental-health conditions, acute risk and issues that require a different level of care.
Treatment planning
Depending on the patient, care may include psychotherapy, psychiatric consultation, medication management, recovery work, family involvement and behavioral routines that support sleep, mood and functioning.
Scope and referral
Some psychiatric presentations require hospital or specialty services beyond a residential addiction program. Clear exclusion criteria and referral relationships are essential.