How Do I Know If I Have a Substance Disorder
Only a doctor or therapist can tell you if you have (diagnose you with) a substance use disorder.
How can therapy help with my substance disorder?
You may be able to get therapy at a therapist’s office, or you may get it through a live-in program. These therapies might help children and teens with substance use.
Are substance use disorders related to other mental health problems, and what could put me at risk of having one?”
A lot of children and teens who have a substance use disorder also have a mental health problem, such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)
- Schizophrenia
You might be more likely to have this if:
- You use drugs or alcohol to deal with your symptoms from a mental health problem
- Someone in your family also has a drug or alcohol problem
- You have been through hard things such as high stress or abuse