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Follow on Google News | Muskoka Recovery Center Discusses Depression in RecoveryMuskoka Recovery Center believes that the use of mind altering substances changes the chemical balance of an individual and sometimes alters moods so much that many become depressed.
By: The Pickerel Lake Recovery Treatment Center According to many Mental Heath workers, depressive symptoms can be attributed to people whose conditions fall below the criteria necessary for a formal finding of a mood disorder. People with “depressive symptoms” may feel sad, hopeless or have the “blues”. Patients in drug rehab with co-occurring depressive symptoms are plentiful and full blown mood disorders abound; a recent study showed that approximately 40% of alcoholics and 60% of drug addicts also had independent mood disorders. The numbers reveal that women are more likely than men to suffer from addiction plus a mental disorder, especially depression. “Although people in our Recovery Center experience temporary periods of sadness or depressed mood, many are actually suffering symptoms associated with first withdrawal then with Bio-chemical distortion and we strive to eventually find out if a mental health disorder exists” says the Director of Muskoka Recovery Center. “We have found that therefore, it is important for our therapists working with our clients to be aware that they are often counseling patients who are experiencing mild depressive symptoms or have an actual dual diagnosis of addiction and mood disorder” saying further. In order to develop an effective program for dealing with depressive symptoms during drug rehab, Muskoka Recovery Center starts the screening process for mood issues at client intake. Admissions and intake personnel at Muskoka Recovery Center have been trained to pay particular attention to clues that the patient is also experiencing symptoms of depression; screenings for mood issues then continues throughout the course of treatment. Staff at the center state that, “the main consequence of depression during drug rehab is that the symptoms may actually interfere with patient recovery or prohibit the patient from engaging fully in the treatment process”. The Muskoka Recovery Team find that someone who may be having trouble focusing or has a significant lack of energy will not be able to benefit from the sharing of others’ experiences in group therapy or a 12-step meeting. Other patients will have trouble staying with the Muskoka Recovery Program and will further hold a belief that treatment is hopeless or withdraw altogether. Another Muskoka Recovery Center philosophy is Addiction to or withdrawal from drugs or alcohol can lead to symptoms of depression. If severe enough, the symptoms can lead to a diagnosis of “substance- Keith, a counsellor at Muskoka Recovery states, “Many alcoholics and addicts who also suffer from depression may not be diagnosed until after they have stopped the drug or alcohol use, as the substances tend to cover up actual symptoms. For many, the depression may get worse once they enter sobriety and we look for this intensely during the course of our clients treatment program” One of the most important aspects of depression and substance abuse is that, without proper treatment, the depression can thwart sobriety. For some patients, effective treatment may require the use of medication long after they are discharged from drug rehab. Further, the co-occurrence of addiction and depression often leads to a delay in seeking treatment. Muskoka Recovery Center sees that many people miss out on their chance to get well because of these facts. Muskoka Recovery Moto is one of “Every Life is Worth Saving! Muskoka Recovery Center Burks Falls, Muskoka, Ontario 1-877-966-6887 www.addictioncanada.ca Contact : Marie Lloyd The Pickerel Lake Recovery Treatment Center Muskoka, Ontario P0A 1C0 1-877-966-6887 info@vitanovus.ca www.addictioncanada.ca End
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