Category: Dual Diagnosis & Co-Occurring Disorders

Mental Illness often Leads to Substance Abuse

Why Mental Illness Often Leads to Substance Abuse

Posted on June 1, 2018 (Updated - March 24, 2021) by Eric Paskin

Mental illness is a condition that is still being studied in great depth among researchers today. Much is not yet known about the causes of mental illness, but the implications of these disorders are now more widely understood. Mental illness often leads to substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment centers are able to treat both

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Loneliness and Addiction - California

Loneliness and Addiction

Posted on May 23, 2018 (Updated - June 23, 2021) by Eric Paskin

Loneliness and addiction go hand-in-hand, with substance abuse being fueled by feelings of being alone that trigger depression for many addicts. Loneliness is a factor that contributes to many people’s drug abuse or alcoholism. Someone who feels left out, alone, or unable to connect with others may use drugs or alcohol to self-medicate the pain

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