If you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, an addiction to drugs will only serve to magnify the condition. This is unfortunate for some, being that those with a panic or anxiety disorder will often turn to drugs or alcohol to ‘calm’ themselves. Repeatedly indulging in such behavior will not only exacerbate the condition but may ultimately lead to addiction as well. The ending result is then a dual diagnosis.
Consider this – those addicted to drugs and/or alcohol live a life that is often characterized by mistrust and suspicion, conditions which are intensified as the addiction progresses. Addicts may also engage in illegal and/or illicit activities.
