While it is very common to have a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, they are not directly correlated with one another and it is possible to have one without the other. Substance use disorders may present as addiction, one’s strong urge to use the substance they are dependent on, an inability to complete responsibilities and normal tasks because of substance use, confusion, pushing away from friends and family, and more. Substance use disorders develop due to patterned use of drugs or other substances that create tolerance. Substance use disorder frequently starts as substances being used for the sole purpose of experimenting with, then occasionally trying more, not as directed. From there, the occasional use of substances turns into the heavy use of them and consequently, substance use disorder. Overall, substances affect an individual in numerous ways: behaviorally, socially, physically, and emotionally. Once one is dependent on these drugs, they will begin to influence every moment of that person’s day …show more content…
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