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For many people, ADD or ADHD is something they have struggled with since childhood. One-third of children who progress into adulthood are still suffering from symptoms. Treatment usually includes a combination of medication, education, and therapy.
ADHD, sometimes referred to as ADD, stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, meaning you have trouble focusing and maintaining your attention. ADHD is a condition with which adults have struggled since childhood.
When most people think of the best treatment for ADD/ADHD, they immediately think of medication like Adderall or Ritalin. But medication doesn’t work for everyone, and even if it does work for you as an adult, it only helps manage symptoms instead of solving all of your problems, so it only represents a small part of your treatment.
Medications like Adderall or Ritalin can help improve your concentration, but they are not guaranteed to help you with time management or disorganization. These are key issues that usually cause problems for adults suffering from ADHD.
So what treatment is best? Medication is much more effective when combined with other treatments to address behavioral and emotional issues as well as provide coping skills.
The best treatment for adults with ADHD is a customized program that addresses all of your needs. Why is this so important?
It is important because no two people are the same, which means no two treatment programs should be the same. ADHD treatment for adults should consist of customized programs that address the symptoms of your condition as well as any underlying or contributing mental health disorders. You might even need help to treat substance abuse if you have tried to self-medicate or manage symptoms of ADHD with drugs.
Therapy can teach you coping skills to help you change the habits that interfere with your daily life. This should be a personalized set of therapies that help you control your impulsive behaviors, teach you to manage your time or your money, help you manage your stress or anger, or improve the organization in your home and office. It comes down to what you need most.
At Multi Concept Recovery we work directly with your insurance company to verify what benefits will cover your addiction treatment expenses. Most PPO policies provide coverage, including Cigna and more for Multi-Concept Recovery’s services. We are currently In-Network with Aetna, Multi-Plan, Carelon, Blue Shield, Health Net, United Healthcare/Optum, ComPsych and Anthem Blue Cross in order to better serve the community and those seeking assistance.
When should you get ADHD treatment for adults?
ADHD treatment for adults is best when your symptoms are no longer controllable. This looks different for each person.
For one person, it might be having trouble staying focused at work to such a degree that they get into trouble regularly and are at risk of losing their job.
For another person, it might be relationship problems where the inability to stay focused or concentrate means they are able to listen to their significant other or recall important information when the time comes.
What Makes us Unique
Adults who have ADD/ADHD can benefit by figuring out which areas of their life are impaired the most by their condition and then getting treatment customized to address those areas.
Most treatments combine things like medication and skills necessary to structure your environment in a safe and supportive fashion to prevent your daily life. Behavioral Management techniques can help you cultivate the social skills and interpersonal skills necessary to maintain healthy relationships, interact with others, and even organize your workspace.
Mental health counseling and therapy can give you emotional and social support as you deal with ADHD or someone you care about deals with ADHD. Because this condition can affect the entire family, things like cognitive behavioral therapy can provide techniques to manage the condition, while family therapy can help every member of the family impacted by the condition.
So, when you go to an ADD/ADHD treatment center, you can expect:
With co-occurring disorders, you need treatment for both. For example, ADHD and bipolar treatment in adults might include medications and therapy to treat both symptoms and to provide coping skills for both conditions.
our Treatment Programs
Learn more about the partial day drug rehab program in Los Angeles and Redwood City at Multi Concept Recovery. Our treatment program allows for a truly customized experience.
Our outpatient programs are designed to fit your life, offering multiple pathways to recovery and empowering you to choose the approach that works best for your unique needs.
Multi Concept Recovery offers a customized intensive outpatient program as a level of care in both our Mental Health Programs (for adults and adolescents) and our Addiction Treatment Program (for adults).
HOW WE CAN HELP
Multi Concept Recovery is a primary mental health treatment center in California. We offer care designed to fit the individual needs of our clients. Our staff is focused on providing individualized treatment for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Symptoms of mental health problems can vary in men and women but might include:
Mental health problems can be treated. You can make good choices about your health and get the help you need to live a happy, rewarding life. Mental health treatment centers in California work with you to treat your substance abuse and your mental health, knowing that they often occur at the same time.
“Recovery is possible when denial is replaced by willingness.” – Eric Moore, COO
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