Mental Health and Addiction Services Calgary

1. Mental Health Issues And Addiction

2. There are a few mental health disorders that frequently co-occur with addiction. These disorders are often the root cause of addiction. That is why, when it comes to a person's long-term addiction recovery plan, it is critical never to overlook the symptoms of a mental health condition or behavioural disorder.

3. The most common mental health disorders associated with substance abuse are mentioned below: Bipolar Disorder - Addiction affects roughly half of all people with bipolar disorder. It is tempting, as with any other condition, to self-medicate. For people with bipolar disorder, drugs and alcohol provide temporary relief from emotional situations and manic episodes.

4. Borderline personality disorder According to research, addiction and borderline personality disorder (BPD) frequently co-occur. More than two-thirds of people with borderline personality disorder have abused alcohol or used drugs at some point in their lives. Depression Depression affects one out of every ten adults in Canada. Many people diagnosed with depression attempt to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Which frequently exacerbates the problem. Eating disorders Feelings of inferiority frequently cause eating disorders. People with eating disorders are more likely to use appetite-suppressing drugs.

5. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), the most common mental health condition in the United States, affects 18% of the adult population. People suffering from GAD may be more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol to alleviate their symptoms. Benzodiazepines, which are highly addictive prescription medications used to treat anxiety disorders, may also be abused. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) causes a variety of unwanted obsessions and compulsions, including an irrational fear of germs and the need to clean constantly. As a result of their involuntary behaviour, people with OCD frequently suffer from anxiety and depression, leading to substance abuse.

6. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) When a person suffers from (PTSD), their brain produces fewer endorphins than a healthy brain, making the afflicted person more likely to seek happiness through drugs or alcohol. As per the US Department of Veterans Affairs, nearly 75% of soldiers and veterans who have experienced a traumatic or violent event while serving in the military report a pattern of alcohol abuse. Schizophrenia Delusional thinking and Hallucinations are cornerstones of schizophrenia. Diagnosis of schizophrenia in the presence of addiction can be difficult due to the overlapping effects of the two conditions. When a person with schizophrenia uses substances to self-medicate their situation, they risk endangering their health even further.

7. Seek Treatment for a Dual Diagnosis People with co-occurring conditions frequently arrive at Smart Clinic in varying states of distress and poor general health. While some people develop an alcohol or drug addiction before being diagnosed with a mental health disorder, others become addicted afterward. Regardless of which occurred first, it is critical to find a tailored treatment plan that targets both conditions concurrently rather than a program that treats them separately. The structured and safe environment at Smart Clinic can be highly beneficial in the case of a dual diagnosis. Coming to Smart Clinic for a co-occurring disorder is ideal because patients receive close attention and care.

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