Facts
- Withdrawal from anti-depressants will typically lead to anxiety and depression, which are typically stronger than the original anxiety and depression that was experienced before taking the drug.
- Opiate use and addiction is directly associated with at least 50% of the major crimes in the U.S.
- The ATLAS program was developed for male football players, coaches and team leaders for the purpose of discussing the potential effects of anabolic steroids and other illicit drugs on immediate sports performance.
- The route of administration of a drug, whether intravenous, intramuscular, oral or otherwise, can sometimes play a role in determining the severity of withdrawal symptoms.
Persons with Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders - Zenda, WisconsinMany rehabilitation programs in Zenda, Wisconsin address people with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders. A person who struggles with a mental disorder(s) and substance abuse needs to work through both issues concurrently. Failing to handle the client's psychological disorder(s) during their drug rehabilitation will leave them susceptible to relapse once they leave treatment. Problems with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and other psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, personality disorders, etc.) will surface once back in their day to day life. If the client does not have a handle on how to deal with their mental disorder they will likely fall back into their old ways of abusing drugs or alcohol as a means of coping and self-medicating.