During these uncertain times of quarantine and social distancing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to understand the link between loneliness and addiction. It is important to keep in mind that being alone and being lonely have different characteristics and also have a different effect on our body, mind, and feelings.
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The Relationship Between Mental Illness and Addiction
In the not-so-distant past, addiction was classified as a moral affliction and addicts were viewed as bad people who were selfish, rather than as people who were suffering from a physical and mental illness. With years of research, there is now a better understanding of how addiction works, showing that it is a progressive and …
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