Treatment for Multiple Addictions
Integrated residential care for co-occurring substance and behavioral addictions in the Texas Hill Country.
When You Are Facing More Than One Addiction
Many people who come to treatment are facing more than one addiction at the same time. Addictions rarely stay separate; they interact, reinforce, and fuse with one another, a process the addiction expert Patrick Carnes calls Addiction Interaction Disorder. When one addiction is left untreated, it can quietly raise the risk of relapse for all the others.
At Windmill Wellness Ranch, we treat the whole person and every addiction together, on our 75-acre ranch in the Texas Hill Country near San Antonio and Austin.
What Is Addiction Interaction Disorder?
Addiction Interaction Disorder is a term used by Patrick Carnes to describe the way addictions do not simply coexist, but interact, reinforce, and fuse with one another. One addiction can trigger or strengthen another, which is why addressing only a single addiction often leaves a person vulnerable to relapse.
Behavioral Addictions We Treat
Watching for Replacement Addictions
Recovery from one addiction can sometimes give rise to another. As part of addiction interaction, our staff watches for replacement addictions, such as trading alcoholism for food.
Our goal is to help you heal from all of your addictions at once and build a healthy, well-balanced life, free from both addictive substances and addictive behaviors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Addiction Interaction Disorder?+
It is a term used by Patrick Carnes to describe how addictions do not simply coexist but interact, reinforce, and fuse with one another. When one addiction is left unaddressed, it can raise the risk of relapse for the others.
What behavioral addictions does Windmill Wellness Ranch treat?+
Our staff is experienced with behavioral addictions including sex addiction, love addiction, shopping, gambling, food addiction, gaming addiction, and work and technology addiction.
What is a replacement addiction?+
A replacement addiction is when one addiction is swapped for another, such as replacing alcoholism with food. As part of addiction interaction, we watch for these patterns during treatment.
Why is it important to treat multiple addictions at the same time?+
Because addictions interact and reinforce one another, treating only one can leave a person at higher risk for relapse. Treating them together supports a healthier, more lasting recovery.
Can you treat substance and behavioral addictions together?+
Yes. Our goal is to help each patient heal from all of their addictions at once and build a healthy, well-balanced life free from addictive substances and addictive behaviors.
Reach Out for Help Today
Reach out to our admissions team, available 24/7, to learn how Windmill Wellness Ranch can help you or your loved one heal from every addiction and build a healthy, balanced life in recovery.