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7 Common Challenges People Face in Addiction Recovery
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Published March 2, 2018
Updated August 17, 2025
Successfully completing a drug and alcohol rehab program and re-entering society as a sober individual does not come without its own unique challenges. Maybe your loved one is in rehab and you want to understand what he or she may be experiencing. Or maybe you’re considering enrolling in a rehab program yourself, but your fears are holding you back.
Understanding some of the common challenges people face in addiction recovery may provide clearer insight into a life in recovery as well as the many ways our rehab program is designed to help you through those challenges. Here are some common personal issues you may face while completing a rehab program and how we can help.
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Can Drug Addiction Lead to Depression?
Yes, people who abuse addictive substances are more likely to also suffer from depression. Someone who is depressed may abuse drugs to try to lift their mood or escape their current circumstances. However, this often makes symptoms of depression worse. Some people may also experience symptoms of depression after the effects of the drug wear off.
Research studies and surveys also show a clear relationship between drug addiction and depression.
- About one-third of adults who have a substance use disorder also experience depression.
- According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, results from the largest survey on adult co-occurring psychiatric disorders found that among people with lifetime major depressive disorder, 40. percent had experienced an alcohol use disorder, 17.2 percent had experienced a drug use disorder, and 30 percent had experienced nicotine dependence.
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At Nova Recovery Center, we truly care about our clients and we provide the necessary tools, behavioral therapies, and support systems to achieve a fulfilling life of sustained sobriety. Call Nova Recovery Center to learn more about our individualized drug and alcohol rehab in Austin programs for men and women or to enroll today.
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