Mental Health and Addiction

For many people, mental health and addiction are deeply connected. When you’re struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, trauma, or emotional overwhelm, drugs or alcohol can feel like a source of relief - especially during very hard moments. And over time, substance use only intensifies these difficult feelings, creating a dangerous cycle that becomes impossible to manage alone. 

Recognizing the strong connection between mental health and addiction is important, because it allows treatment to focus on the whole person, not just one part of the struggle. Caring for a person’s emotional well-being is just as critical as treating their substance use. Understanding how mental health and addiction connect and affect each other can help struggling people to feel seen, supported, and more hopeful about their healing. 

Are you interested in learning more about mental health and addiction? We’re here to offer resources and support, whenever you’re ready. You can check out our articles below to get started.