| Depression is a condition that is highly susceptible | | | | mood and behavior will not be read properly by |
| to many means of attempted liberation. Drugs, | | | | the brain nerves. Thus, a malabsorption of |
| tobacco, cannabis and alcohol abuse are chosen | | | | dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine occurs |
| by depressed people as means of escape. These | | | | and paves the way for depression. |
| substances generate a lot of effects that can | | | | The 'high' from the drugs replace the |
| change a person's mood. Ultimately, though, they | | | | neurotransmitters in the brain. The brain will keep |
| all can lead to dependence and addiction. | | | | asking for the 'high' and addiction sets in. An addict |
| Substance abuse (like alcohol abuse) and | | | | will then find it hard to completely put a stop to |
| depression are parts of a destructive cycle. | | | | the drug use. Also, if an addict unexpectedly quits |
| Depression can be promoted by substance abuse | | | | his/her drug intake, withdrawal symptoms will |
| and consequently, substance abuse can give way | | | | manifest. Depression occurs during the period of |
| to depression. Thus, it's no easy feat for an | | | | tolerance or during the withdrawal period. |
| addict to escape from both. Freedom can only be | | | | Withdrawal symptoms vary and depend on the |
| achieved if an addict seeks assistance. | | | | type of drug abused. If a downer was abused, |
| Morphine and other opioids bring about instant | | | | vital signs will increase. Vital signs will decrease if |
| depression the minute the addict takes them. | | | | the drug abused was an upper or stimulant. |
| They decrease neorological and physical activities, | | | | And needless to say, depression is already a |
| as well as rational capacities. Other substances, | | | | problematic condition. It's rife with issues that may |
| though, give a false happy feeling initially before | | | | be very harmful not only to the depressed |
| depression manifests. Meth and angel dust are | | | | person but also to those around him/her. |
| examples. | | | | So, if you are suffering from alcohol addiction or |
| If a certain drug is abused, the chemical signals | | | | any other form of substance dependence, or you |
| carried by the receptors in the brain that facilitate | | | | know someone who is, ask for medical help. |