by Valiant | Jun 3, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
How does depression contribute to substance abuse though? When the individual becomes depressed they may try to use alcohol or drugs in order to self medicate and relieve the symptoms that they are experiencing but this is only a temporary fix that actually causes...
by Valiant | Jun 2, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
What is bipolar disorder? Does this condition make an individual more susceptible to substance abuse? Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that impacts mood and energy levels, and this condition can be very destructive and create numerous problems for those who...
by Valiant | Jun 1, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
This can lead to the person becoming violent, harming themselves, or harming others. Often individuals with this mental disorder turn to substance abuse, and the use of drugs or alcohol is intended to self medicate and make unpleasant schizophrenia symptoms go away....
by Valiant | Apr 16, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
The risk of relapse is also higher, and there are some warning signs that indicate this possibility is high. Relapsing in one area often leads to a relapse in the other condition as well. Some of the warning signs to watch for include: Going back to old places where...
by Valiant | Apr 10, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders
Depression and substance abuse are often found together. When this happens it can be very difficult for the treatment team to determine which came first, like the chicken and the egg joke. Depression can cause individuals to drink or use drugs in an attempt to...
by Valiant | Apr 8, 2013 | Addiction treatment, mental illness and disorders
A common condition that is often seen together with substance abuse is bipolar disorder, but what is this? Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that causes severe mood swings, and it is also referred to as manic depressive disorder. Every human alive has experienced...
