Drowning Your Sorrows? Drinking Makes You Depressed
Drowning Your Sorrows? Drinking Makes You Depressed
A new study published in the Journal of Alcohol and Drugs shows that, rather than helping with sadness and depression, alcohol intake actually leads to depressive symptoms among heavy drinkers. Though some experts know that alcohol abuse can lead to temporary depression, which is called “substance-induced depression,” this study shows that there can be severe long-term effects as well.
“I don’t know that the average person realizes that heavy drinking can induce mood problems,” said the lead researcher, Marc A. Schuckit, M.D., of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He added that substance-induced depression must be approached and treated much differently than depression that is not accompanied by alcohol abuse. Wouldn’t you like to feel better and be more happy? If you have any sort of problem with drinking, odds are it’s making you feel sad and lead you to depression. The good news is that it’s possible to turn a life around and begin to feel good again. The best answer to alcohol abuse is a good program of treatment.
If you have a problem with alcohol or drug abuse or know someone who does, you should seek help now for yourself or your loved one. Thankfully, there is good help available. Detoxification and behavioral therapy have proven to be effective in treating drug dependence. Addicts are often unable to complete treatment on their own or with family members, so it’s very important to seek the right treatment center. At Seabrook, we customize our treatment plans to individual patient’s needs, so you know the help you’re getting is right for you or a loved one. Whether you need an in-patient facility, or outpatient care, Seabrook is there for you with rehabilitation centers in New Jersey (NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), and an outpatient center in New York (NY). Contact Seabrook today for any questions about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and treatment.