How does the use of drugs and alcohol affect a co-occurring mental health problem?
Most people with a mental health problem try substances to feel better. If you are anxious, you may want to try something to make you feel calm; if you are depressed you may want something to make you feel more animated; if you are fearful of others you may want something to make you feel less inhibited and loose; and if you are in psychological pain, you may want something to make you feel numb. These substance-related solutions, often develop into substance related disorders, and not only fail to repair the mental health problem but also prevent a person from developing real coping skills to have a fulfilling life, satisfying relationships, and feeling comfortable in their own skin. Illicit drugs and alcohol abuse complicate and compound a mental health problem.
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