Category: Addiction, Alcohol & Drugs

  • Relationship Between Drugs & Mental Illness (Part 3)

    Relationship Between Drugs & Mental Illness (Part 3)

    By Steve [from Working the Doors] Previously, we looked at how illegal drugs use distorted the priorities of needs for the user. We then explored the fallout. Now in conclusion, we touch on depression, a common mental illness……. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses affecting people in the 21st century. The relationship…

  • Relationship between illegal Drugs and Mental Illness [Part 2]

    Relationship between illegal Drugs and Mental Illness [Part 2]

    By Steve [from Working the doors] Last time we documented how the use of illegal drugs warped perception of priority of needs in the user. Illegal drugs relationship with mental illness appears to be an established one. Now, we explore the fallout….. The compulsions exhibited by addicts bear striking similarities to several symptoms of mental…

  • Relationship between Illegal Drugs and Mental illness [Part 1]

    Relationship between Illegal Drugs and Mental illness [Part 1]

    By Steve [from Working the Doors] There are many instances of people using illegal drugs as a form of self-medication. Many a lifelong struggle with addiction begins with a simple, earnest attempt to alleviate the symptoms of a particular mental illness. Mental illnesses are numerous and highly varied. Often, they are completely misunderstood, even by doctors.…

  • Hopelessness and Substance abuse

    By Krystina Murray The Threat of Hopelessness Hopelessness accompanies feelings of listlessness, discouragement, isolation, depression, and helplessness. Helplessness can create actions mirroring a loss of control and vulnerability. Feelings of hopelessness can cause feelings of distress and low moods. If someone has poor coping strategies, he or she can attempt to find comfort in intoxicating…

  • How To Fill the Void Left After Addiction Recovery

    How To Fill the Void Left After Addiction Recovery

    By Richard Overmyer The initial days, weeks, and months of recovery are the most difficult. The life an addict once knew is no more, and a road of uncertainty awaits. Drugs and alcohol give the illusion of fulfillment, but they’re incapable of bringing true meaning to a person’s life. However, giving up addictions leaves a…

  • Peer to Peer Counseling in Rehab

    Peer to Peer Counseling in Rehab

    By Jenn Mullins Rehab is becoming something that many of us are familiar with. Addiction has spread to every part of the U.S. and the opioid epidemic is a commonplace topic. We see it in our local headlines, on television, and in our communities. The problem is understandably worse in large cities like Chicago, and…