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When these symptoms last after the drugs wear off, then it can indicate a co-occurring mental health disorder. Chronic drug and alcohol abuse increases the chances of becoming a victim of assault or rape. These traumatic events can create serious mental health issues like PTSD, depression, eating disorders and more.
Any damage to the brain can cause a mental disorder. The brain is the control system for the nervous system and the rest of the body. Without it the body cannot function properly. Higher rates of mood, psychotic, and substance abuse disorders have been found following traumatic brain injury (TBI).