OCD and Substance Use Disorders

People affected by OCD are at greater risk for developing substance use. Although alcohol and drug use may initially mask OCD symptoms, in the long run combining OCD and substance use can make OCD symptoms worse, interfere with treatment and disrupt supportive relationships. Let's explore the relationship between OCD and substance use.
Source: About.com Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Category: Psychiatry Tags: health Source Type: news