National Recovery Month
Recovery Month started in 1989 as a national observance held every September. During this month we promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices through education of the impact that substance use disorder can have on the life of an individual and their loved ones.
Substance-use disorders include 10 different classes of drugs:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Cannabis
- Hallucinogens
- Inhalants
- Opioids
- Sedatives, hypnotics, or anxiolytics
- Stimulants
- Tobacco
- Other/Unknown
All drugs taken in excess have the common ability to activate the reward system in the brain, which is part of reinforcing behaviors and establishing memories. Substance-induced activation of the reward system can be so intense that normal activities/behaviors might be neglected. Gambling disorder is also included under substance use disorders due to evidence of the same affect that gambling behaviors can have on the brain's reward system, as well as certain behavioral symptoms that are comparable to those produced by substance use disorders (DSM-V-TR).
Resources
SAMHSA's helpline:1-800-662-4357, https://www.samhsa.gov/
Florida Behavioral Health CenterCall: 855-650-1317, https://behavioralhealth-centers.com/lander/get-help
River Oaks Treatment CenterCall: 640-224-9816, https://riveroakstreatment.com/hillsborough-county-fl-drug-rehab/
Recovery First Treatment CenterCall: 313-214-2304, https://americanaddictioncenters.org/treatment-centers/recovery-first-hollywood
Project KnowCall: 877-966-4685, https://projectknow.com/rehab/florida-alcohol-and-drug-hotline/
Common Risk Factors
Substance use disorders and other mental health disorders can be hereditary. Environmental factors, such as stress or trauma, have the potential to cause genetic changes that get passed down through generations. This can lead to the development of a disorder. Adversely, substance use and substance use disorders can lead to the origination of other mental health disorders by triggering changes in the brain structure and function.
Mental health disorders can also lead to substance use and substance use disorders. Studies show that people who struggle with a mental health disorder, such as anxiety, depression or PTSD may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Substance use can make symptoms of other mental health disorders worse over time.
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