Individuality is the barrier that makes people different. The way a person thinks, feels and acts are the things that make someone unique. Some may choose how they live; some will just go with the flow. Others may enjoy something will others may not even see the slightest fun underneath it. Some people take drugs in order to have a haven of escape from too much stress and pressure. For other people, peer pressure, work stress and boredom can trigger the illness. It is easy to create something bad than something good because you never really have to prove yourself. This is where dual diagnosis comes in.
Theories
There are multiple theories to explain why an individual who tends to experience severe mental disorder are very much vulnerable to substance abuse. On the other hand, there are also certain explanations why co-existence of these behaviors is prevalent. Complications will be further explained through the following theories:
1. Theory of Self-medication
In this theory, it suggests that when an individual who suffers from a severe mental illness starts to use several forms and kinds of drugs in order to relieve specific symptoms. Dealing with...