how is alcohol and drug abuse treatment is different from mental health treatment?

Question by Rashonda: how is alcohol and drug abuse treatment is different from mental health treatment?

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Answer by Sharon
alchohol and drugs are addictions to a substance, which does affect the brain

mental health is stress and anxiety related, which also affects the brain

but everyone is different, so the approach top treatment will be individualized.

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