Mental Illnesses in Adults

By Ben Lesser
- May 13, 2021
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SOURCES

https://www.samhsa.gov/disorders/co-occurring

One reason why people who relapse after they receive treatment for their substance abuse, is because of the untreated mental illnesses that was associated with their addiction in the first place. It is important to realize that substance abuse and mental health disorders are concurrent to each other and to get treated for both.

TAGS

Addiction

Adults

Brain Effects

Mental Health

Substance Abuse