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What are the long term implications of substance misuse?

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Tom Pennybacker, a consultant psychiatrist in London, considers the various long term implications for leaving substance misuse untreated, such as physical effects and the ability to function in the world. Chelsea Psychology Clinic are a group of London psychologists and psychiatrists offering private psychological therapy and psychiatry treatment from their premises across central London and Chelsea. The private therapy sessions cover the following areas: – Acceptance & Commitment Therapy – Cognitive Analytic Therapy – Cognitive-behavioural Therapy – Couples Therapy – Dialectical-behaviour Therapy – Mentalisation Based Treatment – Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy – Schema Therapy https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com

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Some implications of untreated substance misuse are poor physical health, and sometimes people become extremely unwell or die when they haven’t had treatment for substance misuse. But also a major impact on your ability to function in the world to hold down a job and to maintain a relationship.

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Dr Tom Pennybacker

Dr Tom Pennybacker

19 June 2022

"Dr Tom Pennybacker is a Consultant Psychiatrist and psychotherapist with many years’ experience working in the NHS and private sector. In the NHS he was the clinical lead for a team delivering complex psychiatric and psychological care to people with severe mental disorders. He has extensive experience of assessing and treating a wide range of mental health difficulties with medications and psychotherapy."

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