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Is Your Mental Health Affected by Drug Abuse?

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Is Your Mental Health Affected by Drug Abuse?

Mental health and drug abuse go hand in hand for a variety of reasons. First of all, many people who struggle with mental health concerns turn to drug use to medicate the symptoms they are experiencing. They might turn to drugs to alleviate their psychological symptoms, whether they struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or borderline personality disorder.

How Does Drug Addiction Affected  Mental Health?

While the chemical substance they turn to might provide temporary relief, the symptoms will always progressively get worse over time. Another way that drug use and mental health are intertwined is that your mental health is directly affected by drug abuse. People who abuse drugs begin to experience a range of psychological symptoms, including:

  • Low self-esteem and a lack of self-worth
  • Depression and suicidal ideation or suicide attempts/self-harm
  • Extreme anxiety, panic attacks, and paranoia
  • An inability to fall asleep (sleep deprivation can lead to serious psychological implications)
  • Mood swings/shifting between periods of happiness and joy and extreme sadness, agitation, and irritability
  • An inability to concentrate or pay attention for extended periods
  • Social isolation, which can easily lead to extreme feelings of loneliness

The way that a person is psychologically impacted by drug abuse depends heavily on the person. It also depends on the substance that the person is abusing. For example, a person who has been abusing a drug like methamphetamine is more likely to develop anxiety, paranoia, and delusions. A person who has been abusing alcohol for years is more likely to develop a depressive disorder.

More On Mental Health and Drug Abuse

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, many people diagnosed with a substance use disorder also have an underlying mental health condition like anxiety or depression. It is estimated that around 45 percent of American adults suffer from a dual diagnosis disorder. Over one year, the number of men and women seeking a dual diagnosis disorder rose from 12 percent to 16 percent. Research shows that one out of every four American adults will suffer from a mental health condition at least once during their lifetime.

Next Step to Fight With Mental Health Struggles and Drug Misuse

If you currently struggle with mental health and drug abuse, know that you are not alone. Numerous treatment programs have been developed to help people just like you overcome mental illness and addiction. The important thing is that you find a facility that treats both mental health and drug abuse simultaneously. This generally means that the treatment center offers individual, group, and family therapy, in-depth psychological evaluations, and one-on-one meetings with a psychiatric professional.

Dual diagnosis treatment programs also offer medication-assisted treatment options. Suppose a person has been diagnosed with a depressive disorder, for example. In that case, they will be prescribed an antidepressant medication which the psychiatric professional will administer at the facility. If a person is diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, they will be prescribed an anti-anxiety medication. The person must be in an inpatient treatment setting so that the effectiveness of this medication can be closely monitored.

Agape Treatment Center and Drug Addiction Recovery

At Agape Treatment Center, we offer a comprehensive dual diagnosis recovery program that was carefully designed by a team of substance abuse and mental health professionals. We understand how mostly intertwined mental health and drug abuse can be. We do everything we can to treat all underlying issues before a client progresses to the next appropriate level of clinical care.

For long-term sobriety to be achieved, the person must heal physically, mentally, and emotionally. This requires a combination of intensive therapy, holistic treatment methods, and involvement in the 12-step program of recovery. It also requires that the individual has access to all of the mental health care services they might need.

Get Help With Dual Diagnosis Program At Agape Treatment Center

To learn more about our dual diagnosis program or to get started with our simple admissions process and receive the clinical care you need at your earliest possible convenience, pick up the phone and contact us today. We have addiction specialists available around the clock to help you find the best treatment option to help you on your path to living a happier and healthier lifestyle free from the crippling effect of addiction. We can also assist you if you just have a question. All calls are free and confidential.

Call the Agape Treatment Center admissions team at 888-614-0077 to learn more about what our addiction and mental health facilities can do for you or your loved one.

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