More often than you might imagine, someone who is struggling with substance use disorder is also facing another challenge: Some kind of mental health condition. When thinking about what rehab is like and how to prepare, one of the most common experiences someone...
Drug withdrawal can have a significant impact on mental health, often leading to a range of challenging and sometimes severe psychological symptoms. As the body begins adjusting to the absence of the drug it had become dependent on, individuals can experience a...
When we’re struggling with our mental health, it’s unfortunately common to turn to attempts to self-medicate our feelings and problems with drugs or alcohol. It’s also true that people who frequently use alcohol or drugs can be at a much higher risk...
Anxiety and addiction are closely linked, creating a cycle difficult to break without the right treatment. With over 30% of adults in the United States reporting symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, the rise in mental health struggles and addiction mirrors a surge...
Individuals experiencing depression are at a higher risk of developing substance use disorders compared to those without depression. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders highlighted the significant prevalence of substance use disorders (SUDs) among those with major depression,...
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, individuals who grew up in a home with at least one alcoholic parent are four times more likely to struggle with addiction themselves later in life. This statistic raises a key question:...
It’s long been known that substance abuse can make someone more likely to have a mental health disorder, such as anxiety or depression, but the link between cocaine and depression remains more complicated. According to Healthline, cocaine use can cause depression in...
Heavy drinking can lead to devastating physical, mental, and emotional side effects of alcohol — but the impact of consuming this substance isn’t limited to just the drinker, especially when someone is pregnant but continues drinking. Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders, or ARND, are...
Mental health disorders and substance use disorders frequently coexist, often influencing each other in significant ways. One condition can trigger or exacerbate the symptoms of the other or develop from shared underlying factors. This interplay is commonly referred to as co-occurring disorder,...
Panic attacks can be a terrifying experience, seemingly coming out of nowhere and making people feel intense dread, fear, or even like they’re dying. While panic attacks can’t kill you, they can become debilitating and greatly affect a person — especially if...
