dangers of self medicating

The Dangers of Self Medicating for Mental Health Problems

Drug Addiction, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches Recovery

With so many Americans struggling with mental health problems today, many are self-medicating to deal with their issues. But the dangers of self medicating are harmful and can even be life-threatening.What Does “Self Medicating” Mean?Self medication refers to using mind-altering substances to fix or improve an emotional or mental health issue. For example, someone who…