The Link Between Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
Gateway Foundation
APRIL 30, 2025
Research indicates that while having a substance use disorder (SUD) can increase the likelihood of developing mental health disorders, conditions like ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders can also elevate the risk of developing an SUD. Anxiety Disorders: Those with some sort of anxiety disorder are 2-3 times more likely to struggle with SUDs.
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