At Wellbrook Recovery, we understand that addiction often co-occurs with other mental health conditions.
Addressing both mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously is crucial, as the two often interact in complex ways. Left untreated, one can exacerbate the other, leading to a cycle that’s difficult to break. This can have severe, long-lasting impacts on a patient’s life, making specialized care essential.
The presence of these two disorders (such as depression and alcoholism or anxiety and opioid addiction, for example) can complicate the treatment process. The conditions can interact and influence each other in numerous ways. Some individuals may attempt to self-medicate symptoms of mental health disorders using drugs or alcohol, leading to substance use disorders. Conversely, chronic substance abuse can lead to or exacerbate mental health conditions.
It is crucial that both disorders are treated concurrently. If only one condition is treated – such as substance use disorder – the untreated mental health disorder can continue to fuel the cycle of substance abuse, and vice versa.
At Wellbrook Recovery, we aim to provide comprehensive care to address both disorders concurrently. We believe that managing the entirety of a person’s experiences is critical for effective recovery and relapse prevention.
