According to the World Health Organization, one in 8 people in the world have a mental disorder. This staggering statistic highlights just how prevalent mental illness is. Unfortunately, millions of people also struggle with addiction each year. There could be an overlap among these groups: many people also struggle with a co-occurring disorder, which is when someone struggles with both an addiction and a mental health disorder. However, it’s important to note that not all people with substance abuse issues struggle with a mental illness (and vice versa). In this article, you’ll learn more about how to tell if you may be struggling with an addiction or mental health disorder.
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Signs of Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a disease that can affect many areas of your life. From hurting your physical and mental health to straining relationships with loved ones, addiction left untreated can greatly diminish your health and quality of life.
If you suspect you may be struggling with addiction, below are several physical, behavioral, and psychological signs to look out for:
- Significant weight changes
- Rapid heartbeat
- Uncontrollable shakes or tremors
- Denial you have a drug problem
- Unable to quit abusing drugs
- Engaging in riskier activity than usual
- Sudden mood changes
- Increased anger or irritability
Sometimes, people struggling with an untreated mental health disorder may turn to using drugs or alcohol to relieve their symptoms. Drug abuse not only worsens symptoms but it can inevitably increase your risk of developing a drug addiction.
Signs of a Mental Health Disorder
Many people struggle with mental health disorders. Unfortunately, mental illnesses can go undetected for many months or years because some people may not be aware that their symptoms are not normal. For instance, while some stress and anxiety are a normal part of life, if you are suffering from chronic anxiety that is getting in the way of daily life responsibilities, this may be a sign you are struggling with an anxiety disorder.
Although symptoms vary by condition, below are some common signs you may be struggling with a mental health disorder.
- Mood swings
- Chronic anxiety
- Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Sudden weight gain or loss
- Abusing substances to cope with your mental illness
- Sleeping too much or too little
Signs of a Co-Occurring Disorder
Unsure if you are struggling with an addiction or mental health disorder? It’s important to understand that you can also struggle with both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, otherwise known as a co-occurring disorder. If you suspect you may be struggling with both an addiction and mental health disorder, it’s critical you seek professional support for both conditions at the same time. Otherwise, failure to treat both conditions simultaneously can greatly increase your risk of relapsing.
Many people who struggle with an untreated mental health condition may turn to drugs to help temporarily relieve their symptoms. Drug abuse can only mask your mental illness symptoms, not treat them. Likewise, many people struggling with addiction may go on to develop a mental health disorder, which could be in part due to the changes drug addiction makes to their brains.
This is why if you suspect you are struggling with both an addiction and mental health disorder, it’s critical that you seek treatment for both conditions.
Help Is Available
Whether you are struggling with a mental illness, addiction, or co-occurring disorder, it’s critical you seek professional help to safely and effectively recover and take back control over your life.
At 90210 Recovery, we are here to help you every step of the way on your road to recovery. We understand that each client’s recovery journey is uniquely different. That’s why we offer a broad range of treatment programs and options to help support your road to recovery. You should never feel afraid or ashamed asking for help in overcoming your addiction. Contact us today to learn more about how our holistic drug rehab can support your road to recovery.
