Depression Rehab

The Addiction and Depression Rehab Connection

Depression is a common mood disorder that is often associated with drug and alcohol addiction. Characterized by extreme sadness, people with depression may have trouble functioning because they cannot concentrate and have no energy. A sense of hopelessness surrounds them. In extreme cases, depression can lead to suicidal thoughts. While clinical depression is a debilitating and isolating disorder, there are depression rehabs available that can help patients manage, minimize and overcome their symptoms of both their depression and their addiction.

Depression Treatment Programs & Options

People with depression cannot just “snap out of it,” but most patients can be treated with the right kind of help. Most depression treatment programs involve a regimen of medication and therapy.

Medication – Depression is believed to be a brain disorder. Antidepressant medications have proven to be very successful in depression rehabs. They help to normalize the unbalanced chemicals in the brain that appear to contribute to the disorder. Major types of antidepressant medications include:

• Tricyclic antidepressants
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

Therapy – At a depression rehab center, several types of therapies can be used to treat the disorder.  Psychotherapy and cognitive-behavioral are two of the most common types of therapy used.

An adjunct to this is family therapy. Depression can be a devastating illness that impacts the entire family. Through talk therapy and counseling, family members develop coping strategies on how to deal with the stresses caused by the illness.

In Depression Rehab, Recovery is Possible!

If you or someone you love is suffering from depression and an addiction to drugs or alcohol, call Lakeview Health Systems today at 1-800-875-0909. Lakeview is a nationally recognized mental health treatment center and we specialize in helping people achieve long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addictions, eating disorders and co-existing mental health conditions, including depression. Don’t wait to get the depression rehab and treatment you need. Call our 24-hour, toll-free and confidential helpline today.