Addictions?

Question by just me: Addictions?
What do you think is the number one addiction facing mental health professionals are treating.

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Answer by ladybugs380
actually i think the main 3 right now are eating disorders, depression, and cutting

Answer by James R
Alcohol, and drug addiction. along with untreated mental illness. People that have mental illness that is left untreated tend to self medicate, and get addicted to alcohol/drugs. Alcohol, and drug addiction without mental illness is on the rise in the U.S. Addiction is a diease, and to is left untreated, and is somewhat misunderstood by the medical community.
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