Psychological aspect of substance abuse

Running head : PSYCHOLOGY

Psychological aspect of substance abuse

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Substance abuse significantly affects various aspects of a person 's life and is basically associated with behavioral , psychological and social problems . In the past attention has increasingly been focused on the relationship between psychological disorders and substance abuse . There is a strong correlation between substance abuse and various psychological aspects . This paper though critical analysis of legitimate sources including peer reviewed article journals and published work is going to look at

the psychological aspect of substance abuse . Various aspects of substance abuse and dependence will also be looked

Psychological aspect of substance abuse

Substance abuse can simply be described as a pattern of excessive consumption of any substance for purposes of altering mood . Drugs are the main substances that are commonly abused (Lowinson , Ruiz Millman 2005 . They are used irresponsibly for purposes other than the ones they were intended . Substance abuse is one of major social challenges that human beings are faced with in the modern times . The number of those who abuse various substances is increasing day by day . Substance abuse is not only a social challenge but also a harmful activity that can lead to serious destruction of the psychological capacity of an individual (Lowinson , Ruiz Millman , 2005 . More people are struggling with substance abuse in the modern times as compared to the past . Most of the drugs of abuse have tremendous effects on the mental capacity of an individual . Excessive consumption of substances...