Shocking Reasons Alcohol May Be The Deadliest Addiction Of All

Alcohol Worsens Clinical Depression

As alcohol is classified as a depressant, it can worsen depression or increase the risk of clinical depression, particularly for alcoholics. Alcoholics often do not seek help when experiencing depression, and these feelings can lead them to drink more to forget about the feelings. This, however, is a vicious cycle since constant drinking simply makes the feelings and thoughts associated with clinical depression even worse. Furthermore, if depression is not properly treated, it can lead to suicidal thoughts and eventually suicide attempts.

Alcoholics who also have clinical depression are at an increased risk of losing connections with their family and friends, their job, and their livelihood. This is because depression and alcoholism often mean emotional and mental instability, leading to self-destructive behaviors (beyond simply excessive drinking).

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