Around 1 in 20 Australians deal with problems related to substance misuse in Brisbane. Often, the substance is a form of self medication for some other life stresses or mental health issues. Your substance use can then make the stressors worse, and become a problem on their own. Your substance use can lead to addiction, or even without an addiction, it can lead to harm in your life. Substance misuse may make you feel angry, stressed, sad, or irritated over time. But don’t worry, because you can change your patterns of substance misuse and reduce any harms that follow.
You can change your relationship with your substances and get on a path that works for you. Cognitive Clarity is here to help you take back control of your life. Hi, I am Reed Clark, and for more than 15 years, I have been helping men overcome their mental health challenges. Through Cognitive Clarity, I want you to know that substance misuse can be treated with the right support and care.
What Is Substance Misuse in Brisbane?
Substance misuse can harm your mental health because of the overconsumption or unhelpful consumption of drugs and alcohol. You no longer have a good relationship with your substance use.
This is happening to Australian men everyday, and even small amounts can negatively impact your health, home, family life, and work. It’s time to deal with substance misuse in Brisbane.
Common types of substances that are problematic can be prescribed drugs, illicit drugs, or often it’s alcohol. Nicotine and caffeine can also cause challenges that you may want to work on as part of your overall substance misuse and mental health.
With unhelpful consumption of any of these things, your brain and body can change, making it harder to stop even when you want to. It is a genuine psychological challenge and should be treated in the same manner as any other sickness. Sometimes medical support may also be needed.
You Are Not Alone Because Cognitive Clarity Is Here With You
The more important consideration is that the substances have negative consequences on your life. Once a man develops a habit of using a substance, his brain and body can undergo many changes through everyday use, and they may find it increasingly complicated to stop using a substance, even if they want to quit. Substance misuse disorder in Brisbane does not mean that you are not strong-willed or weak. But your relationship with the substance is no longer working for you, and needs a change.
Signs You Should Get Help For Substance Abuse and Misuse
So you may somewhere have the instinct that something’s wrong, but here are the common signs of substance abuse and misuse in Brisbane.
- You are no longer consuming a substance for a good time.
- You use it to manage life stress or emotions.
You mostly drink or take drugs more than you planned to. - You make a decision to cut down or quit, but it doesn’t seem to work.
- You spend a lot of time thinking about getting and taking substances again.
- Even when you really want to, you feel strong cravings or impulses to use.
- Either your work performance has gotten worse, or you are having trouble at home as a result of substance use.
- You take big chances when under the influence, such as driving or going into dangerous places. You give up activities you used to enjoy because they interfere too much with how you use the substance.
- Your relationships are being hurt.
- It is costing you more than you want, in money, time, health, relationships or any other cost.
Well, be alert if you are experiencing any of these problems. Just call us for support.
How Substance Misuse Affects Your Mental Health
Substance abuse and overconsumption are harmful for your mental health, and you end up with negative consequences. The link between substance misuse and mental health in Brisbane is closer than we often think. If you’re already suffering from depression, ADHD, or another mental health issue, there’s a good chance you’re also at risk of substance misuse.
For some, alcohol or drugs provide a short-term reprieve from the feelings of distress. Self-medication is not the best long term approach. Over time, this tends to exacerbate symptoms of mental health issues. In other instances, substance use can itself set off mental health issues that weren’t previously present.
This sets up a cycle: one that is very difficult to break on your own. The good news is that substance misuse treatment can address both substance misuse and mental health conditions at the same time.
Our experienced team provides compassionate care through trauma link and mood support. We also offer effective behavioral therapy and convenient remote help to support your mental well-being.
If you are reading this till now, just don’t wait to take action. Yes, we can help you with Substance misuse in Brisbane, and you are not alone. For more information or to share your concern, call us today at 0493 199 526 . Or you can also email us at info@cognitiveclarity.com.au.
FAQs
What is my daily drug use doing to me?
There is no ‘healthy’ way to consume illicit substances, and working with a GP can be helpful to manage any physical impacts. If you repeatedly use drugs, your brain changes how it experiences pleasure, and you find yourself needing more than you used to to feel the same effect.
Is alcoholism actually a disease?
Over time, alcohol use disorder changes how the brain operates. It also impacts your body. If you have this condition, you can't control how much you drink. A surprising number of people will return and start drinking even after they have tried to give up drinking.
Can illegal drugs cause mental illness?
Yes, surely they can! They can cause some severe mental health symptoms in the short term, but can also trigger the onset of severe mental health conditions.