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Mental Health
Can you get diagnosed with mental illnesses that are just a result of addiction?
Asked by: Star Knox (Guest User)
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It\'s hard to tell. Is she taking medication for the depression? It could be that the medication is being effective. It could be a little bit of both - the depression developed because of the addiction and the medication is working. But yeah, to answer your question, it is possible that the individual didn\'t have the major depressive disorder before and it appeared because of the addiction. Addiction is a mental health disorder that exacerbates other present mental health disorders like depression. Also, an addiction with no previous mental health disorder present can generate one. Everyone\'s health history, genes and circumstances are different so all of these scenarios are possible for the person you\'re asking about.
Treatment
Will I be able to visit my Mom in treatment?
Asked by: Gina Solomon (Guest User)
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Most treatment centers understand the importance of having family involved in the treatment process. That being said, every place is different. I would have an adult (your father or other guardian) call the place where your mother is getting treatment and find out their specific policy. I wish you, your mother, and your family well. God bless.