What is Depression?

What is Depression?

Depression, also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression, is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping eating or working. Symptoms must be present for at least two weeks in order to be diagnosed.

RISK FACTORS

Personal or family history of depression
Major life changes, trauma, or stress
Certain physical illnesses and medications

Symptoms

Feelings of hopelessness
Anxiety
Loss of appetite/weight loss
Increased appetite/weight gain
Sleeping too much or too little
Tearfulness
Ache and pain

Feelings of guilt
Sense of worthlessness
General irritability
Difficulty concentrating
Loss of interest in activities
Suicidal thoughts or attempts
Loss of Energy

People with depression may experience five or more of the symptoms on a daily basis.

Please consult your physician or licensed therapist if you are experiencing any of these symptoms for more information.

Depression Statistics

DID YOU KNOW?

In Riverside County in 2012, there was a rate of only 6.7 psychiatrists per 100,000 people!

https://sdtreatmentcenter.com/california-treatment/riverside/

An estimated 17.3 million adults had at least one major depressive episode. (that's 7.1% of all U.S. adults!)

The prevalence of episodes was higher among females and adults reporting two or more races.

Treatment types include health professional only, medication only, and health professional and medication combined.

Approximately 35% of adults with a major depressive episode did not receive treatment.

What is substance abuse?

What is SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

Substance abuse can be brought upon by any psychoactive compound with the potential to cause health and social problems, including addiction. Disorders can range from mild to moderate to severe.

Nicotine (cigarettes, vape, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff)

Depressants (Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates)

Alcohol (all forms of beer, wine, and distilled liquors)

Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methylphenidate)

Cannabinoids (marijuana, hashish, hash oil, edible cannabinoids)

Hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, MDMA)

Opioids (heroin, methadone, buprenorphine, oxycodone, Vicodin)

Substance Abuse Statistics

Recognizing a Problem

Using larger amounts than needed.

WANTING TO CUT DOWN.

cravings.

giving up daily activities.

Increasing tolerance.

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS.

know the signs.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE INLAND EMPIRE

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In Riverside County in 2012, an estimated 9.9 percent of women and 23.4 percent of men engaged in binge drinking.

https://sdtreatmentcenter.com/california-treatment/riverside/

Riverside County has become the single largest drug trafficking distribution center in the United States according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

(Desert Sun)

Over a three-year period that ended in September, the Riverside DEA Office, which also covers San Bernardino County, has seized about 6,500 pounds of meth and 770 pounds of heroin.

(Desert Sun)

ASSESS THE SEVERITY

REFER TO THE DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA here

Less than 2 symptoms = no disorder

2-3 symptoms = mild disorder

4-5 symptoms = moderate disorder

6+ = severe disorder

Using in larger amounts or for longer than intended
Wanting to cut down/stop using, but not managing to
Spending a lot of time to get/use/recover from use
Craving
Inability to manage commitments due to use
Continuing to use, even when it causes problems in relationships
Giving up important activities because of use
Continuing to use, even when it puts you in danger
Continuing to use, even when physical or psychological problems may be made worse by use
Increasing tolerance
Withdrawal symptoms

Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorders

Please consult your physician or licensed therapist if you are experiencing any of these symptoms for more information.

The Co-Occurrence

Depression is often a gateway to substance abuse.

Because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, the use of this drug tends to trigger depression symptoms like lethargy, sadness and hopelessness

Overlapping risk factors:

- Abuse
- Lack of interpersonal relationships
-Difficult/traumatic events in life

When an individual has both depression and an addiction, it is called a Dual Diagnosis.

References

What is Depression?

RISK FACTORS

Personal or family history of depression

Major life changes, trauma, or stress

Certain physical illnesses and medications

Symptoms

People with depression may experience five or more of the symptoms on a daily basis.

Please consult your physician or licensed therapist if you are experiencing any of these symptoms for more information.

DID YOU KNOW?

In Riverside County in 2012, there was a rate of only 6.7 psychiatrists per 100,000 people!

https://sdtreatmentcenter.com/california-treatment/riverside/

An estimated 17.3 million adults had at least one major depressive episode. (that's 7.1% of all U.S. adults!)

The prevalence of episodes was higher among females and adults reporting two or more races.

Treatment types include health professional only, medication only, and health professional and medication combined.

Approximately 35% of adults with a major depressive episode did not receive treatment.

What is SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

Nicotine (cigarettes, vape, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff)

Depressants (Benzodiazepines and Barbiturates)

Alcohol (all forms of beer, wine, and distilled liquors)

Stimulants (cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methylphenidate)

Cannabinoids (marijuana, hashish, hash oil, edible cannabinoids)

Hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, MDMA)

Opioids (heroin, methadone, buprenorphine, oxycodone, Vicodin)

Recognizing a Problem

Using larger amounts than needed.

WANTING TO CUT DOWN.

cravings.

giving up daily activities.

Increasing tolerance.

WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS.

know the signs.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE INLAND EMPIRE

In Riverside County in 2012, an estimated 9.9 percent of women and 23.4 percent of men engaged in binge drinking.

https://sdtreatmentcenter.com/california-treatment/riverside/

Riverside County has become the single largest drug trafficking distribution center in the United States according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

(Desert Sun)

Over a three-year period that ended in September, the Riverside DEA Office, which also covers San Bernardino County, has seized about 6,500 pounds of meth and 770 pounds of heroin.

(Desert Sun)

ASSESS THE SEVERITY

REFER TO THE DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA here

Less than 2 symptoms = no disorder

2-3 symptoms = mild disorder

4-5 symptoms = moderate disorder

6+ = severe disorder

Using in larger amounts or for longer than intended

Wanting to cut down/stop using, but not managing to

Spending a lot of time to get/use/recover from use

Craving

Inability to manage commitments due to use

Continuing to use, even when it causes problems in relationships

Giving up important activities because of use

Continuing to use, even when it puts you in danger

Continuing to use, even when physical or psychological problems may be made worse by use

Increasing tolerance

Withdrawal symptoms

Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorders

Please consult your physician or licensed therapist if you are experiencing any of these symptoms for more information.

Depression is often a gateway to substance abuse.

Because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, the use of this drug tends to trigger depression symptoms like lethargy, sadness and hopelessness

Overlapping risk factors:

- Abuse - Lack of interpersonal relationships -Difficult/traumatic events in life

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When an individual has both depression and an addiction, it is called a Dual Diagnosis.

- Abuse
- Lack of interpersonal relationships
-Difficult/traumatic events in life