Substances and Mental Health
08/20/2020
Many use substances like caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and cannabis socially or recreationally
When Does Substance Use Become Abuse?
The difference between substance use and abuse blurs when chronic use begins impairing specific aspects of life.
If regular use results in one of the following, then an individual likely may have a substance abuse problem.
Substance abuse can negatively impact a person’s well being and that of loved ones around them. Anxiety and depression symptoms can be worsened by substance abuse.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/substance-use-and-mental-health/index.shtml
We are here for you! ISBH Clinicians and Staff are ready to support you by providing Telehealth services and help develop strategies to mental wellness.
Marcin Mika, PMHNP-BC, APN: Martin promotes and encourages responsibility, autonomy, and self-care to enhance independence and a sense of empowerment. He relies on a bio-psych-social model of care, as defined by his scope of practice as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse. His goals include keeping psychiatric regimens appropriate, simple, and understandable.
Many use substances like caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and cannabis socially or recreationally
When Does Substance Use Become Abuse?
The difference between substance use and abuse blurs when chronic use begins impairing specific aspects of life.
If regular use results in one of the following, then an individual likely may have a substance abuse problem.
- Difficulty or inability to carry out daily responsibilities
- Running late or being unprepared for work or other activities
- Health complications as a result of substance abuse
- Fatty liver, shortness of breath and/ or heart rhythm problems
- Physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms if usage stops
- Tremors, shakes, and nausea or dizziness
- “Cravings” for drug or alcohol
- Thinking about your next use and not being able to focus or concentrate
Substance abuse can negatively impact a person’s well being and that of loved ones around them. Anxiety and depression symptoms can be worsened by substance abuse.
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/substance-use-and-mental-health/index.shtml
We are here for you! ISBH Clinicians and Staff are ready to support you by providing Telehealth services and help develop strategies to mental wellness.
Marcin Mika, PMHNP-BC, APN: Martin promotes and encourages responsibility, autonomy, and self-care to enhance independence and a sense of empowerment. He relies on a bio-psych-social model of care, as defined by his scope of practice as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse. His goals include keeping psychiatric regimens appropriate, simple, and understandable.
