Many mental disorders can spur from the development of substance use disorder. One example is severe depression. People who suffer from this disorder often turn to drugs to lessen the symptoms of severe depression. To fully understand the dangers that this condition poses, you have to learn more about it. What Is Depression? Depression is…
Many people turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of coping with a mental illness. Using substances as a way to deal with confusing thoughts and emotions can quickly spiral into an addiction. One of the issues is that when people think of mental illness, they often think of disorders like anxiety and depression.…
When you’re struggling with a substance use disorder, you may wonder how you got to where you are. Without realizing it, you might begin resorting to alcohol and drugs as a coping mechanism. Many people who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol have an underlying mental illness as well, which needs treatment. Having depression…
Addiction starts for a variety of different reasons, but one of the biggest reasons is when you have a mental illness. Dealing with symptoms of anxiety and panic can be extremely difficult and make it hard to live normally. For many people, turning to drugs or alcohol seems like the only way to manage their…
If you look at ads that promote different alcohol brands, you might conclude that drinking leads to all sorts of happy outcomes. It may be surprising to learn; however, there’s more of a link between depression and alcohol abuse. Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it slows down the body. It also increases the likelihood of…
Many people don’t often think of anxiety and addiction as overlapping conditions. However, it’s becoming increasingly common for these two problems to occur together. What is the link between anxiety and addiction? How does the existence of both issues affect the course of treatment? Linking Anxiety and Addiction Anxiety and addiction are often present in…
Depression and substance abuse often exist together. In cases where the problems coincide, treatment can become a bit more complicated. When it comes to successfully dealing with depression, it’s important to recognize the signs of a problem. Once the problem is detected, both addiction and depression must be given adequate attention as their own unique…
Often times the effects of drugs are very similar to the symptoms of mental illness and vice versa. It can be very difficult to tell if someone is suffering from addiction or a mental illness. Here are some things to be aware of if you are concerned for the health of a loved one. The…
19 years ago yesterday, icon of Generation X and grunge rock Kurt Cobain passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Some would say that his band, Nirvana, spearheaded the grunge rock movement and that he was the spokesperson for that generation. There is no doubt that he and his band were wildly popular and adored;…