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Can a Depression Cause the Development of an Addiction?

April 26, 2017addiction cause depression Development

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Can a Depression Cause the Development of an Addiction?

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Amy Teall Posted

Any type of mental illness may lead people to self-medicate. Similarly, addictions can lead to depression. Depression and addiction are often seen together and are referred to as "co-occurring disorders."

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Yes, depression can lead a person to start an addiction. Addictive Drugs Drugs which can cause addiction, legal and illegal, used for pleasure or for medical treatment. This includes narcotics, alcohol, tranquilizers, nicotine, caffeine, etc. Food, such as fast food and sugar, can also be addictive.