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Healthy brain function is based upon the ability of cells to communicate with each other and organs through neurotransmitters. For whatever reason, if these neurotransmissions go awry, a person can suffer from a mental health problem or a psychiatric disorder. These disorders, such as anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or panic disorder, can create a lifetime of pain and anguish when misdiagnosed, because medications and therapies could be prescribed that do not address the problem. Sadly, to ease the pain, the panic, the depression, or the confusion as well as the sense of isolation one may feel, a person with a mental health disorder may turn to drugs and/or alcohol to alleviate the symptoms. Once that process begins, the person quickly grows dependent upon self-medicating. Now, the undiagnosed mental health problem is compounded by an addiction. Recovery is possible only if both problems are dealt with simultaneously.
Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Health Problems
Psychiatric disorders alone can be difficult to manage. There are literally hundreds of diagnosable mental health problems. There are a number of factors that contribute to the onset of psychiatric disorders or mental health problems including genetics, environment, emotions or the ability to handle stress. Brain disruptions influence every aspect of a person's life such as work, education, family, social, and financial. Learn more about the categorization of psychiatric problems and how drug and alcohol use is a form of self- medicating that leads to addiction.
Addiction Treatment and Anxiety Disorders
Living with an anxiety disorder can disrupt your life. However, when you combine drugs and alcohol with anxiety disorders, the symptoms of the disorder are worsened and create the added burden of an addiction. To learn more, read about signs and symptoms and types of anxiety disorders and how addiction complicates the problems.
Addiction Treatment and Bipolar Disorder
Untreated bipolar disorder can be debilitating. The highs and lows that define this disorder can be painful to endure. Treatment is possible and can help you manage the disorder. We have provided information for you to learn about the types of bipolar disorders, their signs and symptoms, the problems diagnosing and treating co-existing addiction and bipolar disorder, as well as current treatment protocols.
Addiction Treatment and Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental and emotional condition that leaves sufferers without a solid self-identity, and with a mortal fear of being abandoned. People with BPD are often impulsive, have intense chaotic relationships, suffer from poor self-image, and experience mood swings throughout their lives. They may also appear to be clingy, needy, and emotionally volatile. Provided in these pages is information about the disorder, the symptoms, and the treatment approaches best suited to treat borderline personality disorder and addiction.
Addiction Treatment and Codependency Treatment
A person who continually places others first can be, generally speaking, suffering from codependent behavior. Putting another's life above your own is detrimental to your emotional and physical health. Codependent behaviors hurt you and the other person. Codependency treatment can help you break unhealthy attachments.
Addiction Treatment and Depression
Depression can be a debilitating mental health disorder with specific signs and symptoms. Some short term episodes of depression are within the normal range of emotions. Other times, depressive episodes are extended and difficult to manage. Once depression is combined with drugs or alcohol the symptoms are likely to worsen. Dual diagnosis treatment enables the patient to receive care for both the mental health disorder and the addiction simultaneously.
Addiction Treatment and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a debilitating type of anxiety disorder that can dramatically impact one’s entire life. The sufferer undergoes obsessions, or overpowering thoughts or fears that can lead to repetitive, all-consuming behavioral patterns. Mistakenly, many turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate the symptoms. If you are wondering about the differences between obsessive and compulsive behavior and the problems of treating OCD and addiction, as well as the commonly prescribed medications used to treat the disorder, then read on.
Addiction Treatment and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD can develop at any age in response to a physical or psychological trauma. PTSD is generally experienced by people who have witnessed violence, engaged in warfare, lived through domestic violence or have been the victim of sexual or violent crimes. Finding the right treatment approach means addressing all problems related to the disorder. We have provided information about the disorder as well the most recent treatment protocols.
Addiction Treatment and Psychiatric Medication
Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from psychiatric disorders. These disorders are mental health conditions that can seriously interfere with daily living. In an effort to address the feelings attending mental health disorders, a person may self-medicate. Sadly, this usually leads to an alcohol or drug addiction. Proper diagnosis of the mental health disorder, with the appropriate medication, along with addiction treatment can change the whole dynamic of the person’s life for the better.
Addiction Treatment and Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder although a distinct disorder can be thought of as a combination of schizophrenia and a mood disorder. It begins in adolescence and can develop into schizophrenia if left untreated. Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that can interfere with healthy, normal functioning. Once the complexity of this disorder is obscured by addiction, it becomes harder to diagnose. Read more about this disorder and addiction.
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