Every day, people engage in behaviors with different consequences. A behavior that is repeated without the ability to stop despite negative consequences can become an addiction. When an individual is hungry, he or she eats and stops when he or…
Mental health contributes to substance abuse and addiction. Depression, anxiety, and stress can lead to substance abuse because it induces a temporary escape from reality. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental disorder that causes depression, intense anxiety, and…