Why Treating One Without the Other Can Limit Long-Term Recovery Mental health challenges and substance use disorders are closely connected. For many people, substance use begins as a way to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress.What may start as temporary relief can quickly turn into dependence, creating a cycle that is difficult to break without comprehensive support.Understanding the relationship between mental health and substance use is critical to…
Marissa ZinsserFebruary 11, 2026
