For many, addiction is a symptom—a shield against the deeper pain of depression, anxiety, or trauma. This is a dual diagnosis, where a substance use disorder and a mental health condition are intertwined. Treating only the substance often fails, as the root cause remains. Lasting recovery demands an integrated approach that heals the whole person, not just one part of the problem. True healing begins when we treat both conditions as one, paving the way for a balanced and sust