Cognitive Emotional State and Substance Use Disorders
Mental illness and drug abuse conditions often happen together. This is because:various illegal drugs can cause people with a dependency to experience one or more signs of a mental health problem
Mental health problems can often cause alcohol or drug use, as some people with a mental illness might abuse these drugs as a sort of self-medication
Mental and drug use conditions share some underpinning sources, encompassing changes in brain structure, hereditary vulnerabilities, and early exposure to stress and anxiety or injury
More than 1 in 4 adults living with major mental health problems also has a drug use issue. Substance use issues happen more frequently with certain mental health problems, encompassing:
Anxiety
Anxiety problems
Schizophrenia
Personality disorders
Drug Use Problems
Substance use conditions can describe drug use or drug dependence. Signs of drug use disorders may include:
Behavioral changes, such as:
Loss in attendance and performance at the workplace or school
Often getting into trouble, (scuffles, mishaps, unlawful activities).
Using drugs in physically harmful circumstances like while driving or running equipment.
Taking part in suspicious or secretive habits.
Changes in appetite or sleep habits.
Unexplained change in character or attitude.
Abrupt state of mind swings, impatience, or ill-tempered outbursts.
Time spans of abnormal hyperactivity, frustration, or giddiness.
Wanting motivation.
Appearing afraid, apprehensive, or paranoid, without any reason.
Physical modifications, such as:.
Bloodshot eyes and abnormally sized pupils.
Sudden weight-loss or weight gain.
Deterioration of physical look.
Weird smells on breath, body, or clothes.
Tremors, intoxicated sounding speech, or reduced coordination.
Social changes, such as:.
Unforeseen change in friends, favorite hangouts, and leisure activities.
Legal issues related to substance abuse.
Unusual need for cash or monetary problems.
Abusing substances despite the fact that it triggers problems in relationships.
Recovering from Mental Health Problems and Substance Use.
Somebody with a mental illness and substance use problem should address both problems. Therapy for both mental illness and substance abuse disorders may include recovery, prescription medications, self-help group, and talk therapy.