Mental Health and Addiction
Beyond Addiction: Why Mental Health Matters
Addiction is more than a physical dependence. It can seriously affect your mental and emotional well-being, as well. Patients may also have underlying problems that they were not previously aware of, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
These conditions can cause individuals to turn to substance use as a form of self-medicating—a temporary solution that only leads to more problems down the line. Substance use can worsen harmful behaviors and mental health symptoms, creating a destructive cycle that is hard to break without professional help.