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10 Ways Substance Addiction Can Change Your Personality

Gateway Foundation

Manipulation tactics are not uncommon at this stage of addiction, and neither is self-deception and denial. Specifically, it impacts the brain’s prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for paying attention, planning, regulating emotions, and maintaining self-control. Paranoia Paranoia is another common symptom of substance use.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Etiology may include mental health disorders such as anxiety disorder, depression, or schizophrenia. Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Psychosis, e.g., paranoia, hallucinations, or delusions. Embrace self-care: Poor lifestyle habits contribute to reduced physical and mental health.