At Lanier Recovery Center, psychiatric care is an essential part of our integrated approach to treating addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Many individuals struggling with substance use also face depression, anxiety, trauma, or other psychiatric conditions that require clinical support. Our licensed psychiatric team works alongside our therapists and medical providers to ensure each client receives comprehensive, personalized care.
Psychiatric services at Lanier focus on understanding the root causes of addiction, stabilizing mental health symptoms, and building a foundation for long-term recovery.
The Role of Psychiatry in Addiction Treatment
Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing mental health disorders. In addiction treatment, psychiatry plays a critical role in identifying underlying psychological conditions and determining whether medication, therapy, or a combination of both is needed to support recovery.
Common conditions we treat include:
Depression
Bipolar disorder
PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Thought disorders and mood instability
When left untreated, these conditions can drive individuals to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Psychiatric care helps break this cycle by offering stability, clarity, and support.
Our Psychiatric Services
At Lanier Recovery Center, psychiatric care is fully integrated into our treatment model across all levels of care—PHP, IOP, and outpatient. Every client receives a comprehensive assessment and an individualized plan that may include:
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation – In-depth assessment to determine diagnosis, history, and treatment needs
Medication Management – Thoughtful, evidence-based use of psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate
Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustments – Regular follow-ups to track symptom improvement, side effects, and progress
Integrated Care – Collaboration with therapists, case managers, and medical providers to ensure consistency across all aspects of care
We approach psychiatric medication with care and intention, always weighing the benefits, risks, and your personal preferences.
Why Psychiatric Care Matters in Recovery
Substance use is often a symptom of deeper emotional or psychological pain. Psychiatric care helps treat the root issues, not just the behaviors, so recovery is more stable and sustainable.
Benefits of psychiatric support include:
Improved emotional regulation
Reduced cravings and relapse risk
Greater clarity and focus in therapy
Stabilized mood and sleep
Increased engagement in treatment
Our goal is to help clients feel safe, centered, and supported—both emotionally and medically—so they can fully engage in the recovery process.
Compassionate Psychiatric Care, Integrated With Recovery
If you or your loved one is seeking addiction treatment and needs support for mental health, Lanier Recovery Center is here to help. Our psychiatric services are tailored to meet your needs at every stage of recovery.
Contact us today to learn more about our psychiatry and dual diagnosis services in Atlanta, GA.
