Drug addiction finds its root in mental problems as those ailing from mental illness are more vulnerable to get addicted to drugs. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that depression has a major role to play in substance abuse. The study points to the fact that many people are entangled in the trap of addiction and mental illness.



Even though genetic factors are considered to lead the person towards addiction, it is difficult to understand the exact cause for the addiction. The substance abuse produces depression, disorientation, memory loss and delusion. Vice versa the emotional tendency makes the person inclined to drug abuse. Hence a difficult question arises that what has come in the beginning the addiction or the mental state? This question makes us to treat each case individually so that no loop holes are left in treatment of the addict.

If the drug addict is suffering from some illness they try to cope with the agony of symptoms of ailment by taking drugs. But they are ignorant of the fact that this relief is only momentary. There are other ways of tackling these issues by going for recreational works and hobbies like gardening, reading, art work and rearing of pets.

Many people try to escape from situations and agony of illness by using substances which clouds the mind. But what is used as a curative agent itself produces the same symptoms. For example the chronic intake of substance like alcohol produces depression.

The trauma experienced at an emotional plane is so unbearable that if they had a leaning shoulder the circumstances could have been changed. But in this busy world no one has time to look at the sufferings of others. Hence the isolated feeling makes them to rely more and more on drugs. The feeling of isolation, negligence pushes the person into the clutches of bad vices.

How to handle such emotional problems

-Qualitative time should be spent by relatives with the addict which reinforces emotional bonds and wean them away from the drug addiction.

-Learn to strengthen your mental faculty by engrossing in healthy and productive activity which gives immense satisfaction. This state of mind is difficult to achieve until and unless you try to take things in your stride.

-We should accept our short comings and try to confine our activities to the limits which we can deal with.

-Imageries and mind diverters go a long way and help you overcome from emotional issues. Exercising and meditation or joining a fun club in your locality, taking to some hobby will sure assist you in this.