Mental Health and Addiction
Do you or someone you love struggle with drug addiction? Did you know that many times addiction is a result of someone trying to self-medicate for mental health issues?
Addiction
Addiction is a complex disease that affects your brain and behavior. The earlier you get treatment for drug addiction, the more likely you are to avoid some of the consequences of the disease.
There are multiple forms of addiction. Opiates and Alcohol addiction are the most common in the united state after Nicotine addiction. Addiction changes brain chemistry and may result in financial, emotional disasters.
Addiction is different than physical dependency. Addiction consisits of mental craving and inability to stop using the substance regardless of consequences.
Mental illness, envioromental and genetic factors are the main causes that leads to addiction. Addiction may affect anybody regardless to their social, educational, or economic backgrownd.
There are many treatment options for addiction. Our team of experts at Montgomery Family Care including our addiction medicine board certified Dr. Kassis, is able to help you with you recovery. Call us today and make an appoitment to discuss treatment options including counseling, MAT, and more.
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