Mental Health & Addiction in Georgia: Understanding Dual Diagnosis in Lilburn

Introduction
Struggling with both mental health issues and substance misuse? That’s often a dual diagnosis. At Jehovah’s Behavioral Care in Lilburn, GA, we specialize in integrated care to address substance use and mental health symptoms simultaneously 

What Is Dual Diagnosis?

• This refers to when someone experiences both a mental health disorder (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder) and a substance use disorder (alcohol, prescription meds, or drugs).

• These conditions often fuel each other, making diagnosis and treatment more complex—but critical.

Why Early Intervention Matters

• When untreated, dual diagnosis can lead to a cycle of relapse, worsening mood, isolated behavior, or health complications.

• In Georgia, stigma around mental health and addiction may delay help—but timely care changes outcomes.

How Jehovah’s Behavioral Care Helps

✅ Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in Lilburn, GA
✅ Individualized medication management and care planning
✅ Coordination with addiction treatment programs or therapist referrals
✅ Both in-person and virtual sessions available across Georgia

Led by board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner Grace Fomunung, our goal is your whole-person recovery.

What You Can Do Now

• Schedule a confidential evaluation today

• Learn more from trusted sources like NIDA