Chemicals create physical problems, headaches, ulcers, nausea, vomiting, cirrhosis, and many other physical problems. Even if the chemically dependent person is aware of a physical problem caused by chemicals, they keep on using anyway. Chemicals cause psychological problems. They can make people feel depressed, fearful, anxious, or overly angry. Even if an alcoholic or drug addict is aware of these symptoms they will continue to use.
Chemicals create relationship problems.
They cause family problems such as family fights, verbal and physical abuse. They are the cause of interpersonal conflict at work, with family, and with friends. The chemically dependent person withdraws and becomes more isolated and alone. Even if the chemically dependent person believes that the problems are caused by the alcohol or drugs, they continue to use. Describe the problems.