Question 1

do you think substance abuse can be defense mechanism ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but a poor one: Many if not most people with substance abuse come from dysfunctional families & suffer from anxiety &/or depression. Many are very sensitive souls.They use substances as a way to escape, emotionally numb themselves & self-medicate.Unfortunately, substance abuse not only fails to solve their problems but adds to them.Counseling, appropriate medications/herbs/supplements & meditation will help more.

Question 2

what are the risk factors for substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors: Male gender, family history of substance use especially in a parent or sibling, personal history of mental illness especially if untreated, personal history of stressors such as loss of employment, etc. Other risk factors may depend upon specific substances. 
If you are concerned about substance use issues, please seek help with a mental health professional for an evaluation.

Question 3

what are the treatments for substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Treatment is: targeted not only to the substance, but also for the patient’s lifestyle.  Treatment for say, a married patient with opiate use disorder who works several jobs will be different from a patient who suffers with alcohol use disorder who has a different lifestyle for example. There are various pharmacological, individual, and group interventions available for substance use disorders.

Question 4

how does substance abuse affect people mind and bodies?

Accepted Answer

List is extensive: Depending on the drug, the amount and duration used  their is a vast array of effects. Drugs can make you feel great, energetic and self confident. Then again, it can cause depression, shame, guilt, hopelessness, lethargy, psychosis, bad judgement. Seizures, coma, hepatitis brain damage, stroke, death by heart attack, suicide or overdose.. Many get addicted and can't stop. Please don't start now, .

Question 5

can you tell me about drug or substance abuse counselor jobs?

Accepted Answer

What do you want to: know about them?  In the old days, such jobs were universally held by people who were themselves in recovery and did not necessarily have training or degrees. Now they are mostly certified positions, with licensing requirements that vary state to state, and include people with Master's and Doctoral degrees as well. Pay isn't always great, work is long and hard, but they can be very rewarding.

Question 6

describe how addiction differs from substance abuse ? isnt it the same

Accepted Answer

Dependence: Abuse: periodic heavy use that negatively impacts life (I.e., weekend binge drinker who gets one or more DUIs)., but no physical/psychological dependence. Addiction: person experiences negative life outcomes from use as well as needs the substance to function, and has physical/psychological dependence - goes through withdrawal without substance and is preoccupied with use.

Question 7

can i recover from a substance abuse disorder without formal treatment?

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse: This is not unheard of - however it is not the rule. Most people with a substance abuse disorder need more than simple discontinuation they require a lot more. One can certainly try - but the rule is that you will probably require a structured program.

Question 8

can celexa (citalopram) help at all to break substance abuse problems to pills?

Accepted Answer

Celebs: Celexa (citalopram) may help treat depression and indirectly help your substance abuse. Work with a team of doctors psychologists friend aa church   spirituality. Etc. Don't be alone. There many ways to help.

Question 9

can substance abuse problems affect male fertility? 25yr)using 8yrs.help please

Accepted Answer

See a drug counselor: It depends on what kind of substances you have used. Marijuana has been linked to decreased libido, impaired ejaculation, low sperm count and abnormal sperm mobility in males. You should discuss your history with a drug and alcohol counselor. Consider enrolling in an inpatient or outpatient program for best results.

Question 10

my dr has recommended ect  or rtms? says it's my choice? is one more effective @ mdd? or even substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Ect is : Ect is more effective ; tms is not covered by most insurance.

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