Substance Abuse and Mental Health of Young Adult: A Case Study

Abstract

Concerns about young adults’ propensity for substance addiction and mental health problems have grown in recent years. Numerous studies have revealed a strong link between substance addiction and mental health issues, with young person’s being especially susceptible to these co-occurring conditions. Alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drugs can all have a negative impact on young adults’ cognitive function, scholastic success, employability, and general well-being. Contrarily, mental health issues can also cause substance misuse since some people use drugs or alcohol as a form of self-medication or a coping mechanism for emotional anguish. A vicious loop between substance abuuse and mental health problems can exacerbate both diseases and result in a reduction in problems with physical, psychological, and mental health. In order to lessen the effects of these comorbidities, early detection, intervention, and successful treatment methods are crucial.