Stress And The 10 Truths Behind The Damage It Causes

Addiction

Stress may cause behavioral changes that lead to addiction as a coping mechanism. People with chronic stress may turn to alcoholism, drug use, or food addictions to temporarily raise their serotonin and dopamine levels. Elevated hormonal levels will soon run out, leaving the person feeling worse than before and craving a new way to feel good again. Stress may cause an increase in addictions such as gambling, watching television, and playing video games instead of dealing with stress in a healthy manner.