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The causes of a mental illness are unclear, but it is believed these conditions are tied to genetic and environmental influences.

It's not unusual for people battling a mental illness to try to self-medicate through alcohol and drugs. This is what's known as a co-occurrence of a mental health condition and a substance abuse problem, and it requires specialized, dual diagnosis treatment.

If you're battling an addiction to alcohol or drugs that developed out of your struggles with anxiety, ADHD, depression, personality disorder or bipolar, the licensed sober living clinic for mental health disorders at Relevance Recovery can help. Offering evidence-based, holistic treatment for addictions compounded by a mental health disorder, the sober living outpatient clinic provides you with the support you need in a real-world setting.

Did you know that according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 7.7 million American adults experience co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders? This is attributed to the short-term relief from the distress brought on by a mental health disorder that alcohol or drugs can provide.

While drugs and alcohol offer euphoric feelings that can mask the symptoms of mental illness, they often make matters worse. For instance, many drugs, like alcohol, are actually depressants. While they might make users feel mellow at first, they will ultimately cause a big downer that worsens symptoms of mental illness, which then leads to an overwhelming desire for another drink.

Stimulants, on the other hand, cause a surge of energy that promotes positive, albeit unrealistic thinking, resulting in a devastating comedown which exacerbates mental health issues.

Because of the way substances can affect your brain chemistry, when you start to abuse alcohol and/or drugs you can become addicted surprisingly quickly. Alcohol and drugs re-wire your brain's dopamine system, which rewards you with a rush of feel-good hormones and triggers the cravings that make it so difficult for you to stop using drugs or alcohol.

You do not have to live this way! Relevance Recovery is here to help.

“Outpatient health care is often the first step of treatment for patients progressing in their sobriety. Our licensed sober living clinics allow an individual to continue with their care as they adjust back to day-to-day life.”

While there are many mental health facilities in New Jersey, what distinguishes the award-winning program at Relevance Recovery is their holistic, multidisciplinary, and integrative approach.

Your therapy plan can include psychotherapy - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for example - as well as alternative supports like:

massage, biofeedback, yoga, music therapy, and equine therapy. The team at Relevance Recovery also prioritizes a healthy exercise program and balanced nutrition.

Through Relevance Recovery's non-profit substance abuse prevention program for sober living, you'll learn the skills you need to successfully overcome an addiction that developed as a way of managing your struggles with your mental health, making the transition back to your everyday life at home and at work easier.

Whether you're following up rehab treatment or you just need daily outpatient support as you work toward your goals, the sober living clinic at Relevance Recovery helps to prevent relapse as you embark on a transformative, rewarding, and successful recovery journey.

If you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, get in touch now. A clinician at Relevance Recovery is standing by to help.

Relevance Behavioral Health City: Freehold Township Address: 61 W Main Street Website https://relevancerecovery.com/ Phone +1 866 245 1497 Email info@hucenters.com