The relationship between addiction and mental health has been observed and studied by researchers for many years. Whereas before the two conditions might have been treated as separate, nowadays it is understood that the treatment for co-occurring disorders should be integrated. It is very common for a person seeking treatment for mental health issues to…
It is common for people with substance use disorders to also be diagnosed with another mental health condition. It is also common for people living with mental health conditions to misuse substances in an attempt to alleviate symptoms. When a person is diagnosed with both a mental health condition and substance use disorder, this is…
It takes strength and integrity to wake up every day and commit your life to helping others. Firemen, police, and emergency medical technicians are the first to arrive when tragedy strikes. If you don’t have the right coping skills, you may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Various studies link alcohol use and PTSD with the…
If you suffer from depression and anxiety, it may lead you to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. Conversely, substance abuse changes your brain chemistry and can cause mood swings and other mental health disorders, including depression and suicidal thoughts. If you feel that these symptoms are affecting your life, you may benefit from therapy and…