Category: Mental health

Addressing co-occurring issues: The way forward

October 2024 It’s Mental Health Month so it’s a good time to reflect on the connection between alcohol and other drugs and mental health. We all know there is a high co-occurrence of the two—up to 90% of people receiving alcohol and other drug treatment have at least one co-occurring mental health condition, and up to 71%

Psychosis and methamphetamine (ice)

Some people who have never experienced psychosis will have a psychotic episode triggered by methamphetamine use. Typically, methamphetamine induced psychosis resolves within a few days to a week after the effects of the drug wears off and the person rests and recuperates. A quiet, low stimulus environment is recommended. However, some people will have psychotic symptoms