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Addiction is a disease that doesn’t only impact the body; it also affects the mind. For many people, a substance use disorder can grow out of an attempt to manage or self-medicate an underlying mental health issue. Unfortunately, this only masks the problems one faces, allowing the mental health issue or issues to worsen while putting oneself at a greater risk of developing an addiction.

Addiction treatment works to treat each aspect of substance use. Treatments cater to people with a range of substance abuse issues, involving alcohol, heroin, cocaine, meth, prescription drugs, and more. As mentioned, substance use often stems from issues with mental health. At Northern Illinois, we understand the role that mental health plays in addiction. We strive to treat co-occurring disorders in the most individualized and compassionate way possible.