Substance Abuse & Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs
Most people are aware that there are a large variety of substances out there that carry some mood-disrupting side effects. The most well-known substances would include alcohol and illegal drugs, which can cause major behavioral changes in the individual taking them. There are also many prescribed medicines that can have similar effects depending on the patient.
While taking any number of substances, a person may experience manic episodes (time periods of exaggerated elation) or depressive episodes (time periods of extreme sadness or feelings of emptiness).
Substance-Induced Mood Disorders can occur during a time when the person is:
- Taking a medication that causes depressive or manic episodes
- Intoxicated by a drug
- Withdrawing from a drug