{"id":1691,"date":"2019-08-31T13:10:38","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T13:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/?page_id=1691"},"modified":"2021-08-01T14:41:12","modified_gmt":"2021-08-01T14:41:12","slug":"substance-abuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/mental-illness\/substance-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Substance Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"
Substance abuse is when you become addicted to something that has serious health risks attached to it, such as cigarettes, alcohol or drugs.<\/p>\n
It is a complex issue that has both psychological and physical causes. It requires professional treatment, which needs to be carefully administered.<\/p>\n
There are several markers and signs that a person displays with substance misuse. Although each substance has its own unique effect, there are some universal signs that are common with most substance abuse.<\/p>\n
Most common signs include:<\/p>\n
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Substance abuse is used as a coping mechanism to deal with certain situations in life. It is a way for users to relax, and feel better about the situation they are dealing with.<\/p>\n
As the habit continues, serious effects start to impact all aspects of their life. If the substances used are illegal, then they may find themselves in trouble with the law.<\/p>\n
Those feeling depressed, anxious or angry as they use these substances will usually continue to feel this way when the effects wear off. This leads to a cycle of behaviour that is hard to resolve.<\/p>\n
If you feel like you or someone close to you suffers from substance abuse, come and see your Ahmeys healthcare professional. We understand that treatment is long-term as addiction is a chronic illness. Together, we can tailor a treatment plan based on your individual needs and goals to treat your medical, mental and social difficulties.<\/p>\n
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Substance Abuse Substance abuse is when you become addicted to something that has serious health risks attached to it, such as cigarettes, alcohol or drugs. It is a complex issue that has both psychological and physical causes. It requires professional treatment, which needs to be carefully administered. Symptoms There are several markers and signs that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1903,"parent":1664,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n