Originally Posted by
Freedom1990 
I agree with the chicken or egg theory. I eventually came to the conclusion that I suffered from clinical depression starting in adolescence and eventually started to self-medicate with alcohol/drugs.
Regardless, I am responsible for both the treatment of my alcoholism/addictions, and my mental health issues.
That's how I look at it. Not only are medical conditions being exploited as excuses for someone's behavior many look at a medical solution only for their sobriety. In an abusers mind I think medical problems are used as an excuse for everything even though they have seperate issues.
It's so true that individuals are responsible to deal with THEIR issues.