Bipolar disorder creates unique challenges for addiction recovery. Manic episodes can drive impulsive substance use, while depressive episodes lead to self-medication. Without proper mood stabilization, the risk of relapse is significantly elevated.
At Virtue Recovery Houston, our dual diagnosis team addresses both conditions from the first day of treatment. Our psychiatric providers evaluate your mood history and current symptoms to develop a medication regimen that stabilizes mood swings while supporting sobriety. We use mood stabilizers and atypical antipsychotics when indicated, carefully avoiding medications with high abuse potential.
Psychotherapy for bipolar disorder at our facility includes CBT adapted for bipolar disorder, which helps you identify early warning signs of mood episodes and develop intervention strategies. Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy (IPSRT) helps you establish the stable daily routines — regular sleep, meals, and activity patterns — that are critical for mood stability and relapse prevention.
Psychoeducation groups teach you and your support system about the nature of bipolar disorder, how it interacts with substance use, and what to expect throughout long-term management.