How to Live a Stress-Free Life
Sometimes, people turn to drugs or alcohol when they are stressed out. In the long term, this does more damage than good. Alcohol and drugs can make stress worse and negatively affect your entire body’s health, especially if you have a heart condition or a chronic illness like type 2 diabetes.
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September 15, 2014