How does addiction negatively affect mental health? An American study explains


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Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 07:00 PM

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that drug addiction causes mental health problems such as depression, bipolar disorder or anxiety, a condition known as co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. Research shows that dealing with substance abuse, alcoholism or drug addiction not only requires physical therapy, but it becomes more difficult when addicts suffer from mental health issues, according to the Help Guide website.

Each mental health problem and drug or alcohol addiction has its own unique set of symptoms that can interfere with functioning at work or school, maintaining a stable home life, coping with life’s difficulties, and communicating. For others. To further complicate the situation, synchronous disturbances also affect each other. If a mental health problem goes untreated, substance abuse usually gets worse. And as alcohol or drug use increases, so do mental health problems.

are problems Take medicine Co-occurring mental health problems are very common, with studies reporting that nearly 50 percent of individuals with severe mental disorders suffer from substance abuse.

37% of alcoholics and 53% of drug users suffer from at least one serious mental illness.

Of all people diagnosed with mental illness, 29 percent abuse alcohol or drugs.

It’s important to know that substance abuse and mental health problems don’t get better when they’re ignored—in fact, they get worse—and you don’t have to feel this way. There are things you can do to overcome your demons, mend your relationships, and get on the road to recovery. With the right support, self-help and therapy, you can overcome co-occurring disorder, regain your sense of self and get your life back on track.

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