Addiction and Mental Health Disorders Interconnected Pathways
Words: 912 Pages: 3 8561Addiction's deadly tide rises as substance abuse claims more lives. According to a 2014 study, over 21 million American citizens aged 12 and older grapple with a substance use disorder. Addiction, often misunderstood, is scientifically defined as "a complex disease of the brain and body that involves compulsive substance use despite serious health and social consequences" (Center on Addiction). This essay seeks to explore the intricate relationship between addiction and mental illness, shedding light on how these conditions interconnect and […]