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the reason for substance abuse A lot of people will use coffee, alcohol or tobacco to experience pleasure,
or to help with unpleasant emotional or physical feelings. Sometimes
people use substances such as illegal drugs or alcohol in such amounts that
they interfere with their physical and/or mental well-being and can contribute
to the development of mental health problems. Substance misuse is
not common in people with intellectual disabilities.When it does occur the
substance is likely to be alcohol and it is likely to be someone with mild
intellectual disabilities.
Reasons for substance abuse
Understanding why the individual is using the illegal drugs or alcohol is
important in helping the person to change their lives. Some possible
reasons are listed below:

To change the mood and feel happier if the person is feeling low

To reduce anxiety

To increase confidence in social situations

Because of peer pressure

Because of low self-esteem

To avoid unpleasant life problems

For attention as a form of rebellion

To reduce pain (emotional and physical)

To help with sleep

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