12/23/2025
Here's what most people don't realize: mental health conditions and addiction aren't separate problems that just happen to occur together, they're deeply interconnected.
Depression can lead to substance abuse.
Substance abuse can cause anxiety.
Trauma can trigger both.
That's why treating only one rarely works.
Nearly 1 in 3 adults struggle with one or both conditions, and without integrated treatment, the cycle continues.
If you're self-medicating mental health symptoms with substances, you deserve care that addresses the whole picture, not just part of it.
*The medical claims referenced in this post are based on information from credible medical sources and are provided for educational purposes. These claims are not independently verified by The Best Treatment.*
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