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Does methadone abuse cause personality disorders?
Methadone abuse has been shown to be strongly associated with personality disorders. In general, there is an association between drug addiction and some personality disorders. The better you understand the true effects of methadone addiction, the better prepared you will be to break free from the addiction that threatens to control and potentially destroy your life.
Methadone and Personality Disorders
Studies show that methadone addicts usually have certain personality traits that indicate a personality disorder. Traits include hostility, antisocial tendencies, neuroticism, outbursts of anger, paranoia, loss of self-esteem, and impulsivity. The same characteristics can indicate a real medical disorder, which can sometimes make diagnosis a bit difficult. You may have a hard time accepting the changes in yourself or your loved ones, but you may not be able to attribute the changes to addiction. Because personality problems tend to increase over time, methadone abuse is not always suspected as a major cause of personality disorders.
Methadone abuse can also be accompanied by suicidal thoughts. Hostility towards friends and family, no longer finding joy in things that were once a source of pleasure and comfort, and showing signs of paranoid personality disorder or even some form of schizophrenic personality disorder are all signs that may mask the fact you may be addicted to methadone.
Recovery from methadone abuse
Methadone is commonly used as a substitute for heroin addicts. While the types of programs offered by licensed methadone clinics can be effective, they are usually not the best choice for people with mental health problems or personality disorders.
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To get proper help for methadone addiction and personality disorders, it is important to seek treatment at a rehabilitation facility that can offer dual diagnosis treatment. This means you will be treated by a qualified healthcare professional who understands that you are addicted to methadone and are showing signs of mental health problems and may have problems with a personality disorder.
You will then be given a personalized treatment plan that addresses your methadone addiction and personality disorder to ensure you receive comprehensive treatment. You are not treated simply as someone struggling with a personality disorder or addiction. Instead, you will be treated as a whole, which will ensure you have a full and successful recovery.
Get help with methadone abuse
If you or a loved one is battling a methadone addiction, call Options Okanagan at 1-855-335-0331 today. We direct you to a methadone detox program designed to treat methadone addiction and personality disorders while effectively addressing your mental health concerns. You are not alone and you do not have to deal with addiction alone. Call Options Okanagan today.
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