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The generosity of the staff and peacefulness of the surroundings has given me a serenity and safety I had never experienced before." - Don
Rehab and Addiction Blog
When drug addiction hits a family, everyone goes into survival mode. There's a glaring problem, but no one seems to know how to make it better. Everything they do is to either try to fix the problem or just live with it. And unless the addict goes to drug treatment or alcohol rehab, things are likely to be rough for a long while. Here's a review of some things families do when they have to live with drug addiction.
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A few weeks ago, I introduced you to a few important ways to reduce your addiction relapse risk. Sobriety isn't necessarily forever, and every recovering addict needs to keep a good sobriety plan in place. Take a look at a few more methods and reasons for this.
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Drug addiction does so many bad things to people. It destroys relationships, it disrupts careers, it erodes personal health, and it perpetuates itself unless someone stops it. Drug addiction is like a runaway train bent on destruction. People don't head towards drug addiction because they welcome these problems. They are just trying to cope.
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Drug Addiction Co-occurring With Depression
It is estimated that about 10 percent of the population in the United States suffers from a disorder called clinical depression. It is very common for clinical depression to go hand in hand with other disorders like drug addiction, and there is even a type of disorder called "substance-induced depression." One of the key ways to help reduce and eliminate depression in cases like this is to eliminate the drug addiction, however, when both are in effect, it is essential that you undergo treatment for both simultaneously.
At The Canyon, we are one of the few drug addiction treatment facilities in the country that is certified to provide treatment and support for patients who are suffering from drug addiction co-occurring disorders with depression. Our expertly trained and certified staff of physicians and therapists can not only diagnose these co-occurring disorders if necessary, but we can also guide you along a course of treatment that can help you get back to a healthy life without drugs or alcohol.
Recognizing Symptoms of Depression During Drug Addiction
Co-occurring disorders like depression mixed with drug addiction are very common and can happen in anyone regardless of age, gender or race. Depression can afflict people who are as young as 5 or 6 years old and unless properly treated, the symptoms of depression will not usually go away on their own.
People who are experiencing symptoms of depression should seek professional medical help since it may be indicative of other disorders as well. Some of the symptoms you should be on the lookout for that may signal depression include continual sadness or feelings of depression, problems sleeping, a loss of appetite, problems with your memory, repeated fatigue or feelings of tiredness, feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts or feelings. Many of these symptoms can appear or start without any visible catalyst, or they may come about as a result of a life-changing event. Depression can also be caused or worsened by other disorders, especially drug addiction, and can last for a short period of time or it can last lifetime without treatment.
Treatment for Depression and Drug Addiction
Research and studies suggest that nearly 65 percent of people who are suffering from depression do not seek drug treatment or help for their disorder. Reasons for this are varied; people may think that the depression will go away on its own, they may fear the medication that they believe a doctor will prescribe or they may view depression as a battle that they have to fight personally. Unfortunately, many times, depression does not go away without medical help and it can be dangerous and even life-threatening to live with depression without seeking treatment.
When Depression is a Symptom of Something Else
Depression is not always an isolated problem. Many times, symptoms of depression can stem from other problems or disorders. If you do not seek treatment for your depression, you run the risk of having more serious symptoms develop, which can cause the depression to deepen and increases the risk of suicidal thoughts/tendencies.
Co-occurring Disorders of Depression and Drug Addiction Are Treatable
If you are suffering from depression and drug addiction, there is hope. Nearly 70 percent to 80 percent of depression cases are treatable, and within four to six weeks, patients can begin to feel better after they start a depression treatment regimen. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, seek professional help immediately.
Treat Co-Occurring Disorders at The Canyon
At The Canyon, our Healing Life Program was created to help you develop a positive relationship with yourself. Through a variety of traditional and nontraditional therapies and treatments, you'll have the opportunity to reclaim your personal goals and dreams and return to a healthy life without the symptoms clinical depression or substance abuse and addiction. If you have questions about clinical depression treatment or addiction treatment, contact us at The Canyon today at .
If The Canyon isn’t right for you, we’ll find the place that is.
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