Private Treatments for Addiction & Mental Health

Dual diagnosis treatment is integrated care for people who live with both an addiction and a mental health disorder at the same time. It is designed for combinations such as alcohol and depression, cocaine and anxiety, prescription drugs and bipolar disorder, or trauma-related symptoms with substance use. When only one part of the problem is treated, relapse is much more likely. At Hacienda Paradiso, an award-winning private rehab in Spain, a single multidisciplinary team plans care for both addiction and mental health together, using psychotherapy, medication management when needed and structured daily routines to support more stable recovery.

In the first clinical assessment at Hacienda Paradiso, you have a confidential, structured conversation with a psychiatrist or senior therapist and receive any necessary medical checks. They ask about current symptoms, substance use, medications, past treatments, physical health, family history and any recent crisis or turning point. This is also the moment to share fears, doubts and practical concerns about rehab. Based on this information, the team recommends whether addiction treatment, mental health treatment or dual diagnosis care is most appropriate, and whether residential treatment in Spain is needed. The assessment is calm and non-judgemental, with the sole purpose of bringing clarity and outlining a clear next step.

You do not need an official diagnosis before contacting a private rehab clinic in Spain. Many individuals and families reach out to Hacienda Paradiso simply because they feel that things are no longer under control, even if they cannot name the problem. This can include repeated relapses, increased tolerance to alcohol or drugs, extreme mood changes, panic attacks, isolation or ongoing conflict at home. Part of our role as an award-winning luxury rehab in Europe is to help clarify whether the situation suggests addiction, a mental health disorder, dual diagnosis or an acute reaction to stress, and then recommend the most suitable level of care.

Residential rehab is not always necessary, and in some cases outpatient therapy can be enough. In general, outpatient treatment may work for milder symptoms, when the individual is medically and psychologically stable and has a safe, supportive home environment. Residential rehab in Spain is usually recommended when there are repeated failed attempts to stop, severe withdrawal symptoms, high-risk behaviour, suicidal thoughts or a home and social environment full of triggers. In these situations, a private residential setting with 24/7 support and structure offers a safer space to stabilise. During the initial consultation, our team gives an honest opinion on which option fits your situation best.

Yes, Hacienda Paradiso can support you if you are seeking treatment for a loved one rather than for yourself. Many first contacts come from partners, parents or close friends who are worried, confused and unsure how serious the situation is. Our admissions team and therapists can talk through what you are seeing at home, explain the differences between addiction treatment, mental health treatment and dual diagnosis care, and help you understand when inpatient treatment in Spain may be safer than trying to manage everything alone. We also offer guidance on how to start the conversation with your loved one in a respectful, non-confrontational way.