Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a friend whos been on drugs and hes helosenating , hes very depressed and he emagin things that not there . if he get treated can he get better?
11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Your friend should seek treatment as soon as possible.
Answered 5/7/2016
5.5k views
Thank
Good chance: Drugs can cause depression and hallucinations. On the other hand, people often use drugs to try to feel better by "self-medicating" symptoms with alcohol or drugs. In either case, appropriate treatment is likely to help greatly with both the symptoms and the drug abuse.
Answered 4/18/2014
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How to help a friend with manic depression; trying to get him to start meds?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Why do people who take drugs for depression get all nasty?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is there any way to get tested and treated for depression without involving your spouse?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you suggest a means to get my depression treated while also being allowed to stay in the navy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If I have depression, should I try to get out with my friends often or just stay home and try to stay alone?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I would like to know if I should get treated for depression. I tend to overthink on the small things when someone like my mom tells me something or criticizes me. I tend to spend the whole day thinking about it and crying to myself. ?
How do I get help for a friend who suffers from kleptomania? She has a history of depression and she believes what she takes is truly hers.
I'm just wondering, if you think a friend has depression, possibly manic depression how could they get tested?
My friend has an eating disorder and servers depression. But she refuses to get help because of a bad experiance with her last one. What should we do?
Question, about a friend's depression any suggestions, about a person, who moved to florida, and now has no interest, in anything-----thoughts, of , suicide-----trapped----in a prison-----loss of apatite----feels alone----used to get into, collections---g
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
