Depression and Drug Abuse

Depression is most common among addicts. An individual may have developed their drug or alcohol addiction because they were depressed, or they could have developed a depression due to the drug and alcohol use. Whatever the course may be, it is very difficult to overcome addiction when paired with depression. 

Depression can overshadow a person’s entire attitude and perception of the world. Activities that used to excite a depressed person will become monotonous to them. It is commonly described as: though a dark cloud is hovering over you continuously. Some symptoms of depression include: lethargy, sudden weight changes, sleep problems, poor work or school performance, irritability, not caring of one’s appearance, and more serious problems like thoughts of suicide or death. Unfortunately, depression is not understood or tolerated by those who do not understand the disease. Therefore, an individual who is depressed may feel like an outcast.

People suffering from depression often turn to alcohol, drugs, and other various forms of addiction as a quick fix. Doing so can make it more difficult to cure depression and could drag you into a dangerous addiction problem. Those who suffer addiction and depression can be treated by an addiction and depression dual diagnosis rehab center.

Depression and Addiction Rehab

At a facility specialized in addiction and depression they teach the addict how to abstain from drugs and alcohol and deal with their depression in a healthier way. They hire professionally trained therapists who are knowledgeable in the field of addiction and depression.

Their focus is to help, and teach the patient of the power of addiction and provide them with ways to live and maintain a sober life.   

The first step is to go through alcohol or drug detox. Once the individual has rid their body from harmful toxins produced by the drugs, they are able to focus on the psychological factors of their addiction and depression. This is done through counseling. The addict will work with the therapist through individual one-on-one counseling sessions, and group sessions.

Individual counseling is a one-on-one therapy session with an addiction treatment counselor. During these sessions, the therapist works to find the deep-rooted issues that may have been causing the addiction problem. Then they will provide healthy solutions on how to deal with those issues.

 

Groups sessions requires meeting with other individuals who share the same addiction problem. During these meeting each person shares their stories with one another. Group counseling creates a supportive environment amongst one another and helps the addict feel understood and accepted.

Aftercare

Many addicts who have completed their addiction rehab program find it difficult to return back to their previous lifestyle and remain sober. This is because they are faced with so much temptation and are in high risk of beginning to use again. Aftercare helps transition the individual so that they will be able to learn how to deal with all the temptation they will encounter. This will include 12 step programs and additional counseling to discuss the temptations. The following situations can cause an individual to relapse after treatment: seeing old friends or acquaintances, stress from your job, having to catch up on missed school work, or project at work, trying to have family members, friends, or acquaintances understand your disease, money problems, etc.

Types of addiction rehab centers

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Individuals in an outpatient facility will attend treatment during the day and then either return home or to a sober living facility in the evening. This method is advised to those who may not have a life threatening form of addiction, and who may have to attend to school or work. Many outpatient rehab centers will treat the client’s medical needs along with their psychological, social, behavioral, emotional and spiritual needs. They help their clients become fully functioning, crime-free, sober individuals, and contributing members of society.

Residential Rehabilitation

The individual moves into a room which is set-up similar to a dorm, or apartment style living, while receiving care 24/7. This type is ideal for an individual who may have a more severe addiction problem. It helps to relieve any day to day pressures so that the addict can focus primarily on their recovery. It offers medical exams, psychological exams, psychiatric consultations, individual sessions with a doctor, individual counseling, group therapy, men’s therapy, women’s groups, medication management, exercise and recreation, back to work planning, relapse prevention and sober living skills.

Beachway Therapy Center can provide you with more information on depression and addiction rehab.  Please call us today at 1-877-284-0353 or contact us here.