mental illness

To Those With Mental Illness: Do You Have Problems With Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Your Family?

Question by ~~Birdy~~: To those with mental illness: Do you have problems with alcohol and drug abuse in your family?
Do you get concerned about yourself?

Do you ever think about drinking to change your mood? What stops you?

Best answer:

Answer by Van Bo
I’m concerned. Enough to know that alcohol is toxic, I don’t want to get wasted, sick or harm my health.

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