Depression
iselderDepression is more than just a low mood, it’s an unshakable feeling of sadness and hopelessness that can lasts for weeks or months. Depression can stop you feeling pleasure from everyday daily life and in more severe cases can make people feel suicidal. There is no single cause of depression. Although some people use alcohol or street drugs to relieve the symptoms of depression, the use of alcohol and street drugs can also trigger or intensify the feelings of loneliness, sadness, and hopelessness. There are treatments and ways of coping with depression that are much more effective than alcohol or street drugs.