The Dual Diagnosis Program or Vanderbilt Institute for the Treatment of Addiction (VITA) is a well established program. It consists of detoxification and a solid introduction to the recovery process. Our program is based on a very specialized, highly structured approach to the 12 Step Program for recovery from chemical dependency and psychiatric problems.

Because each patient is different, we implement Individualized treatment and specific interventions. This enables us to meet each patient's — and their family's — needs. Our aftercare services and discharge planning provide the necessary support. This helps our patients maintain the therapeutic goals reached in treatment.

Some patients may transition to our Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization Program (see description below) which would allow them to continue the program during the weekdays.

Partial Hospitalization Program

This hospital program is seen both as an alternative to full time inpatient treatment and as a transition from inpatient to outpatient treatment. It is appropriate for inpatients who meet the criteria for discharge, but who remain in need of services more intensive than can typically be provided in outpatient treatment alone. Program attendance may vary according to the needs of the patient. Patients may attend 7 days a week from 8:00 am till 3:00 pm and participate in all therapeutic activities which include daily visits by the physician, and the full range of nursing and social work services.

On a case by case basis, patients may be admitted directly to the Partial Program. This is an option for patients who do not meet inpatient criteria but who need intensive therapeutic intervention at a level not possible in outpatient therapy.