Mental Health and Drug Use Co-Occurring Disorders

Sometimes, drug use disorders co-occur with mental health issues due to the reasons below:

• Certain illegal drugs can make addicts experience one or more signs of a mental health condition
• Mental health conditions can occasionally cause alcohol or drug use, as some people with these conditions may abuse these substances as a form of self-medication.
• Genetic vulnerabilities, early exposure to stress or trauma, and changes in brain structure are some of the shared underlying causes of both mental and substance use problems.

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Substance Use Disorders

Disorders related to substance use or dependency are referred to as substance use disorders.

Symptoms

Substance use disorders symptoms may include:

1.    Behavioral changes, e.g.

• Drop in attendance and also a performance at school or work
• Often getting into trouble like fights, accidents, or illegal activities
• Using drugs in physically hazardous situations e.g., while driving cars or while operating any machine
• Engaging in secretive/suspicious behaviors
• Changes in appetite
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Unexplained change in attitude or personality
• Sudden mood swings, angry outbursts, or irritability
• Periods of unusual agitation, hyperactivity, or giddiness
• Lacking motivation
• Appearing very anxious, dreadful, or paranoid, with any reason

2.    Physical changes, e.g.

• Bloodshot eyes and also abnormally sized pupils
• Sudden weight loss/weight gain
• Deterioration of physical look
• Uncommon smells on breath, dress, or body
• Slurred speech, tremors, or impaired coordination

3.    Social changes, e.g.

• Sudden changes in hobbies, friends, and favorite hangouts
• Legal problems concerned with drug use
• Unexplained need for urgent money or financial problems
• Using drugs even though may cause problems in relationships

Recovering From drug use and mental health problems

A person who has both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder must address both conditions. Treatment options for both substances use disorders and mental health issues may include talk therapy, support groups, medication, and rehabilitation.