Addiction and DepressionAddiction and Depression ![]() By Dana Hinders Addiction and depression often go hand in hand. Depression may be the reason an addict begins using drugs or alcohol. Or, it may develop as the addiction progresses Defining Depression Depression is a terrible feeling. Doctors define depression as feeling down or "blue," on more days than not, for at least two weeks. This is different from feeling stressed out or sad about something. Depression often seems to happen without a good reason. The person may feel sad without knowing exactly why. Activities that would normally cheer him/her up aren't fun anymore. Even getting out of bed can be difficult. Symptoms of depression include: Why might alcohol problems and depression occur together? Alcohol can briefly produce a pleasant and relaxed state of the mind. However, alcohol problems and depression commonly occur together. There are several reasons for this. Links with brain function Over the last decade new research has shed light on the way alcohol affects the brain, and in the ways in which the brain is affected in depression. It is now known that some of the systems that are involved in producing the symptoms of low mood, anxiety, poor sleep and reduced appetite in depression are also affected by alcohol. This is one explanation of why alcohol can cause depression. ![]() johanna@lifeworksdubai.com 050 4767332 (please call for any personal enquiries) Johanna Griffin LifeWorks Consultant |
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