Schizophrenia and Drug and Alcohol Use

Schizophrenia is a more in-depth type of paranoia. It is the trouble a person has telling the difference between what is real and what is fictional. When someone believes something is true and happening in a certain way, then they react according to the situation they believe they are experiencing, even though it is only going on in their head.

Schizophrenia is very common when a dual diagnosis of mental illness and drug addiction are found. It is yet another example of the effects of marijuana and a good argument once again against legalizing it. Marijuana goes from the bloodstream to the brain and while a person “feels” relaxed and brilliant, like they can solve the world's problems, the truth is that marijuana is altering and damaging the brain and schizophrenia can be a result of such use.

Alcohol is another common instigator of schizophrenia. Any drug that can alter the brain and cause changes in it needs to be viewed as a possible link to schizophrenia. This is one of the reasons why illicit drugs are so dangerous and why legal substances such as alcohol and prescribed drugs need to be taken in a mature way. Do not overindulge in alcohol and do not take prescription drugs illegally. Prescription drugs need to be monitored by a doctor.

More and more studies are verifying that marijuana can and does cause or at least contribute to schizophrenia. Therefore, indulging in it, is not relaxing as believed but setting a person up to be hurt both physically and mentally such as in the case of schizophrenia.

The choice is yours. If you are addicted to marijuana and realize it is not the wonderful relaxing aid you thought it was, call our helpline and we we will help you get back on track. Facing the problem is step one and we will help you find your way again.