JB Strong, MA, LCPC, LCAC
Some people say their use alcohol and drugs is “recreational” but they fail to talk about the consequences of their alcohol and drug use. It is natural to avoid pain and to seek pleasure. Alcohol and drug use disorder self-medicates physical pain, negative emotions abd dysfunctional relationships. Alcohol and drug use disorder can impair judgment resulting in poor health, relationship conflicts, loss of income, sex disorder and legal problems.