Originally Posted by
cazzap06 
Thanks stung xx
I do have concern for my DD
I feel there are mental health problems alongside the alcoholism
Can alcoholism CAUSE mental health problems or is it the other way round? Her mental health seemed to decline ALONGSIDE / ALONG WITH the alcoholism so it does concern me that even if she is not drinking at the moment the mental health issues still remain the same or unrectified :-( :-(
I think that is what Hammer was saying? x
This is good horse-cart question. Which came first.
I think substance or alcohol abuse is a distraction and time taken away from thinking about one's current condition and/or predicaments. If high or hung over what is going in one's mind. Thinking about the consequences of one's actions or a headache & nausea. This is one reason why I think maturity or the mental progressive of an individual stops at the time of heavy use/abuse.
I think certain types of individuals gravitate towards a substance and/or over strive for a feeling of well being/euphoria. It's a short cut for many. Alcoholism could probably create mood swings and different levels of mental alertness which in turn affect any disease in the brain.