Early recovery from alcoholism can be a rollercoaster of emotions. There’s relief in breaking free from addiction, hope for a better future, and maybe even excitement about new possibilities. But for many, depression creeps in, making it hard to stay motivated. If you’re experiencing this, know that you’re not alone. Alcohol has a significant impact […]
According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 9.5 million adults had both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (which is the clinical term for addiction). Among people who struggle with substance abuse and addiction, depression is one of the most common co-occurring mental health disorders. To ensure […]
It’s the age-old question about mental health and addiction—does poor mental health cause addiction, or does addiction cause depression and other mental health issues? The truth is that there’s often not a surefire way to know the answer to whether depression or substance abuse comes first. The facts suggest that many people who have mental […]
Statistics show a strong connection between depression and drug and alcohol addiction. According to The National Bureau of Economic Research1, people who have been diagnosed with mental illness consume 69% of the nation’s alcohol and 84% of the nation’s cocaine. When someone is recovering from an addiction, depression after addiction can become a major obstacle […]
Uncovering the Impact of Alcohol and Depression Medicine & How Dual Diagnosis Can Help If someone is dealing with anxiety or depression and takes medication to treat it, one of the worst things that they can do is to turn to alcohol. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (1), about 20 percent […]
Despite some high-profile research suggesting that antidepressants are ineffective, most clinical studies find that this category of drugs can elevate mood and treat depression in most cases. Although depression isn’t completely understood, the symptoms can be treated effectively. Antidepressants don’t cure depression, but they are effective at relieving symptoms. Similar results apply to a dual […]
Depression is a wide-reaching, often debilitating condition that affects more than 20 million Americans to varying degrees. Symptoms associated with depressive disorders include lethargy and feelings of hopelessness, suicidal tendencies, and social isolation. Some depressed individuals are able to manage their symptoms with medication and/or therapy, and live relatively normal lives. For many others on […]
If you call the phone number (800)273-8255, you’ll get access to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline[1], a confidential support organization to help people who are in distress. The number is also the title of one of rapper Logic’s newest songs. Huffington Post[2] reported that after the musician performed the song at the Grammy Awards in January […]
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