--- title: "Beyond the 12 Steps: The Benefits of Dual Diagnosis Treatment" description: Studies report that the 12 steps are only effective for 5 to 10% of individuals. Visit our website to learn more about dual diagnosis treatment. image: https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Beyond-the-12-Steps--The-Benefits-of-Dual-Diagnosis-Treatment-.jpg --- [![20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png?width=215&name=20130627_TheClearing_Logo_WhiteType_Transparent_215x78.png)](https://www.theclearingnw.com/) - [Home](https://www.theclearingnw.com) - [Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/substance-abuse-programs) - [What We Treat](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat) - [Dual Diagnosis](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/what-we-treat/dual-diagnosis) - [Underlying Core Issues](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/how-were-different/underlying-core-issues) - [Our Non 12 Step Program](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/non-12-step-rehab) - [Spiritual Psychology](https://www.theclearingnw.com/spiritual-psychology) - [Testimonials](https://www.theclearingnw.com/rehab-reviews-and-testimonials) - Resources - [Video Resource Center](https://www.theclearingnw.com/program/addiction-treatment-video-resource-center) - [Recovery Resources](https://www.theclearingnw.com/recovery-resources) - [Blog](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog) # Beyond the 12 Steps: The Benefits of Dual Diagnosis Treatment Post Date August 03, 2016 Author [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) Subscribe to blog: click here to subscribe ### Subscribe by Email Sign up for weekly updates Close ![non-12-step-rehab](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/ThinkstockPhotos-489975772.jpg?width=260&name=ThinkstockPhotos-489975772.jpg "non-12-step-rehab")Did you know that there are more Non 12 Step rehabs now than ever before? According to the[American Addiction Centers website](http://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/12-step/), approximately 26% of residential rehab programs in the US today are non-12 step or 12 step alternatives of some kind. ## **Dual Diagnosis and a Non 12-Step Rehab** In many cases, non 12-Step rehabs are emerging in order to provide dual diagnosis treatment, defined as treating a behavioral health issue (such as addiction) along with a mental health issue (such as anxiety or depression). 12 Step programs don’t provide dual diagnosis treatment or address the underlying issues that drive addiction. We believe this is one reason for the low success rate of traditional 12 Step programs.  With more and more people seeking dual diagnosis treatment, the best non 12 Step rehabs are using evidence-based psychological techniques to facilitate healing the root cause issues that drive the outward addictive behavior. These underlying issues can reside at any of the four levels of self: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. **Read the Full Post here on [Medium.com.](https://medium.com/@TheClearingNW/beyond-the-12-steps-awareness-for-dual-diagnosis-a6046d1f9ed3#.rf2el7koe)** For more reading on Dual Diagnosis, download our FREE eBook, "Dual Diagnosis: Healing the Root Causes of Addiction". [Download Dual Diagnosis Free EBook](https://www.theclearingnw.com/ebook-dual-diagnosis-healing-root-causes-of-addiction-ungated)   [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/hubfs/Caroline%20Garnet%20McGraw%20Bio%20Photo%20Small%20400%20x%20400.jpg) This post was written by [Caroline McGraw](https://www.theclearingnw.com/blog/author/caroline-mcgraw) In addition to her work as "the voice of The Clearing", Caroline Garnet McGraw writes about trading perfectionism for possibility at [A Wish Come Clear](https://awishcomeclear.com/start-here/). 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