Treating Prescription Drug Abuse
- 4.16.2010
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Illicit or prescribed drug abuse addiction is a brain disease, that like any other disease, can be treated effectively. Years of research has proven this. there is not one single treatment that is appropriate fro all individuals addicted to prescription medications. The type of drug used and the needs of the individual must be taken into account when deciding on a proper treatment. In order for a treatment o be successful, several components, including detoxification, counselling, and in some cases, pharmacological therapies all need to be incorporated. In order for a patient to make a successful recovery, multiple courses of treatments may need to be used.
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Should I Self-Medicate?
- 12.21.2009
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Do you ever drink and feel depressed or feel depressed and so you want to drink? Studies have shown a link between depression and drinking. Doctors have now identified the link of substance abuse and depression and have defined it as a dual diagnosis. “According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, people who have suffered recent episodes of major depression have higher rates of alcoholism and drug addiction compared with the rest of the population. More than 21 percent of adults who experienced a depressive episode within the previous year engaged in substance abuse, compared with 8 percent of those not dealing with depression.” (http://bit.ly/tI37t)
People with depression often try to self-medicate using drugs or alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant, which is the biggest problem when depressed people try to self-medicate because alcohol will only intensify their depression. On the other hand, people with depression will often turn to drugs trying to elevate their depressed mood by taking a substance. When alcohol and substance abuse gets out of control, mental disorders can develop.
There are multiple sources that can trigger depression and drinking. Having Brain Developmental issues, Genetic factors, and Environmental factors like stress and trauma can be strong precursors of developing substance abuse and depression. To have the best results of treatment you must treat both the addiction and the depression. Self-medicating will only hurt you. If you notice that you have been turning to alcohol or drugs to treat your depressed mood it is time to get help. Contact us now and we can help you find the right kind of treatment.
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People with depression often try to self-medicate using drugs or alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant, which is the biggest problem when depressed people try to self-medicate because alcohol will only intensify their depression. On the other hand, people with depression will often turn to drugs trying to elevate their depressed mood by taking a substance. When alcohol and substance abuse gets out of control, mental disorders can develop.
There are multiple sources that can trigger depression and drinking. Having Brain Developmental issues, Genetic factors, and Environmental factors like stress and trauma can be strong precursors of developing substance abuse and depression. To have the best results of treatment you must treat both the addiction and the depression. Self-medicating will only hurt you. If you notice that you have been turning to alcohol or drugs to treat your depressed mood it is time to get help. Contact us now and we can help you find the right kind of treatment.
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