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Depression & Addiction · Beverly Hills, CA
Depression and substance use disorder often arrive together. Integrated psychiatric and addiction care addresses both — so recovery includes feeling better, not just staying sober.
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(844) 598-5573Duration
30–90 days
Level of care
Dual diagnosis
Who it's for
Depression + substance use disorder
Setting
Private Beverly Hills manor
Overview
Depression and addiction commonly occur together — sometimes substance use develops as a way to numb depressive symptoms, and sometimes prolonged substance use leads to depression. Either way, treating both conditions together produces better, longer-lasting outcomes than treating addiction alone.
Psychiatric evaluation
A licensed psychiatrist assesses the severity and type of depression alongside your substance use history.
Evidence-based therapy
CBT and behavioral activation address the thought patterns and inactivity that depression and addiction both reinforce.
Medication management
Antidepressant medications are prescribed and monitored when clinically appropriate, alongside your addiction treatment.
Peer connection
Group therapy combats the isolation that often deepens both depression and substance use.
Who this program is for
This program is for anyone experiencing persistent low mood, loss of interest, or hopelessness alongside substance use — whether depression developed before, during, or after addiction took hold. It's also appropriate for those who haven't been formally diagnosed but recognize the symptoms.
Recognizing the overlap
Each condition can deepen the other, creating a cycle that's difficult to interrupt without integrated treatment.
Signs of Depression
Persistent low mood
Loss of interest in activities
Fatigue and low energy
Feelings of hopelessness
How It Connects to Substance Use
Substances used to numb low mood
Withdrawal deepens depressive symptoms
Isolation increases
Motivation to seek help decreases
The process
Recovery here means treating the depression, not just removing the substance.
Psychiatric & substance assessment
Your psychiatrist evaluates the type and severity of depression, including any risk factors, alongside your substance use history.
Individual therapy
CBT and behavioral activation help rebuild motivation and challenge the negative thought patterns depression reinforces.
Medication evaluation
When appropriate, antidepressant medication is introduced and monitored for effectiveness alongside therapy.
Structured daily engagement
Group therapy, light activity, and routine counter the isolation and inactivity that depression and addiction both feed on.
Why integration matters
Removing the substance is necessary, but if depression goes untreated, the same hopelessness that contributed to substance use in the first place remains — and relapse risk stays elevated.
~30%
Of people with depression also have a substance use disorder
Depression and addiction are among the most commonly co-occurring conditions, according to national mental health data.
Higher
Relapse risk when depression is untreated
Unaddressed depressive symptoms are a leading cause of relapse in early recovery.
Weeks
Before antidepressant medication takes full effect
Early, consistent psychiatric care is essential, since many medications take time to show benefit.
Sobriety without psychiatric care
Integrated depression care at Faith Recovery
Living with depression and substance use at the same time?
You don't have to face either one alone. Call for a free, confidential assessment.
Call now — (844) 598-5573The experience
“I didn't realize how much the depression was driving my drinking until someone finally treated both at once. Some days were still hard — but for the first time, I had real tools and a team that noticed when I was struggling.”
Morning
Gentle structure to start the day — movement, light, and a manageable routine
Midday
Individual therapy focused on behavioral activation and thought patterns
Afternoon
Group connection — combating isolation through shared experience
Evening
Psychiatric check-in as needed — medication review and mood tracking
Cost & insurance
Mental health and dual-diagnosis treatment is an essential health benefit under federal law. We verify your PPO coverage before admission — free and confidential.
Don't see your provider?
We work with many more insurers — call us to check your specific plan.
Federally protected
The ACA requires most PPO plans to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with other medical benefits.
Verified before you arrive
We contact your insurer directly and confirm your exact benefits — before you make any commitment.
Self-pay options available
If insurance doesn't cover your stay, we offer private-pay rates and can discuss options with our admissions team.
Benefits vary by plan. Verification is not a guarantee of payment.
What comes next
Treating the addiction alone rarely works if the underlying mental health condition goes unaddressed. Your continuing care plan accounts for both.
Residential Inpatient Rehab
30–90 daysStructured, supportive full-time care addressing both depression and substance use.
Outpatient & Aftercare
FlexibleContinued therapy and psychiatric medication management as you transition back to daily life.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
IntegratedBroader integrated care if depression co-occurs with other mental health conditions.
Not sure which level of care is right for you?
Our admissions team will assess your needs and recommend the right path — at no cost, no obligation.
FAQ
Still have questions? Our admissions team is available 24 hours a day — no pressure, no judgment.
Call nowDoes depression cause addiction, or does addiction cause depression?
It can go either direction. Substance use can be a way of self-medicating existing depression, and prolonged substance use can also cause or worsen depressive symptoms. Treatment focuses on what's true for you now.
Will I be prescribed antidepressants?
When clinically appropriate, yes. Our psychiatrist evaluates whether medication would help and monitors its effectiveness alongside your therapy and addiction treatment.
How long does it take for depression treatment to work?
Therapy benefits can begin within weeks, while antidepressant medications, if prescribed, often take several weeks to reach full effect. Your psychiatrist will guide you through this timeline.
Is depression treatment covered by insurance?
Yes — mental health treatment is an essential health benefit under federal law. We verify your specific PPO benefits before admission, at no cost.
What if I'm having thoughts of self-harm?
Please call us immediately or contact 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) if you are in crisis. Our clinical team conducts a thorough safety assessment during intake and adjusts your level of care accordingly.
What happens after depression treatment ends?
Your discharge plan includes ongoing therapy and, if applicable, psychiatric medication management, so your mental health continues to be supported after you leave residential care.
Related programs
Every program at Faith Recovery takes place inside our Beverly Hills manor — seamless transitions, same clinical team.
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