Pressure- Stress- Drug&Alcohol Misuse!

Date: Sunday, April 10th, 2022.

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Today is the 10th day of April!

Drug and Alcohol misuse is something that we all know of, and it is a major problem in our society today because it seems like most people are turning to drugs and alcohol to save them from their problems.

Drug and Alcohol misuse begins in a different ways for different people. 

There are numerous explanations for why people choose to abuse drugs&alcohol, and it affects everyone no matter their background or socioeconomic standing.

Unlike what people think, drug abuse isn't only caused by mental illness, low-income family upbringing, or even homelessness.

Some high-income, educated people and families can still fall victim to drug abuse.

There are three major causes of drug & alcohol misuse, and certain people may face these factors for using drugs.

• Physical: Using drugs to make you physically better than you are.

• Emotional: People tend to use drugs when they feel like filling a void in their hearts, maybe due to losing a loved one or a breakup.

• Psychological: Feelings of inadequacy towards the world and themselves may make people use drugs to boost their confidence or self-esteem.

There may be physical, emotional, and psychological reasons why people end up taking drugs, but several catalysts fall under this.

Emotional stress can come from many sources; not everyone has the same issues, so we can't say one thing causes it. 

Emotional stress could come from a divorce, a loss, unemployment, finances, and even health and medical issues may cause it.

On the physical aspect of things, people may take drugs to boost their endurance and physical capabilities, usually done by athletes. 

Finally, people with mental illness, mental trauma, or even general attitude may take drugs for psychological issues.

Regardless of the triggers for the misuse, we need to learn how to cope in productive and healthy ways, but the problem is most people turn to these substances because they feel it would be the easiest way to solve their problems.

Some of the most common causes of drug misuse:

• Career Pressure

• Relaxation

• Self-Medication

• End of a relationship

• Social and Peer Pressure

• Trauma and Abuse

• Instant Gratification

• Isolation

• To enhance physical capabilities/performance

Career Pressure: It is normal to have our identity tied to our career in today's society. Many people today, their careers put much pressure on them to perform, which is reflected in their idea of self-worth.

Career Pressure may cause a lot of emotional and psychological pressure and help alleviate their work stress, so they work better; people tend to turn to drugs to help cope with their failures.

Isolation: Even if they are more connected than ever, many people in our society suffer from isolation. 

When they feel like they can't relate with others or that their peers don't understand them, they may feel out of place.

These feelings may lead to low self-esteem, lack of confidence, and depression in the long term. To numb the feelings of loneliness, they use drugs&alcohol to relieve their pain and forget about their isolation.

Instant Gratification: In today's society, people tend to love instant gratification, which means they look for things that will instantly give them pleasure and satisfaction, as opposed to delayed gratification. 

It is more prevalent in young people because they are more conditioned to expect things on-demand.

End of a Relationship:

The end of a relationship is one of the most emotionally destructive events in a person's life. 

When a relationship ends, maybe a divorce/breakup can negatively affect a person's self-confidence/esteem, affecting other areas such as their career, families, friendships, and even ability to find purpose again.

If a person who has gone through a breakup doesn't get enough emotional support, they may use drugs to escape their emotions.

Relaxation: A normal adult faces a lot of life obligations such as taxes, bills, work, and family. Many people may look for outlets to help them relax and find peace from their everyday obligations.

Unfortunately, people may use drugs to relax during the evenings and weekends. If left unchecked, it may become an addiction.

Conclusion

No matter the reason for drugs & alcohol misuse, it is always better to seek proper therapy. 

No one is beyond treatment; no matter what may have caused it, there will always be a treatment and long-term recovery.

Thank you for reading!