What is Diseases of despair?
People who experience [[despair]] often show a number of conditions, which have been called '''diseases of despair''': * [[drug addiction]], and [[drug overdose]] (including [[alcoholism]], and alcohol overdose) * [[suicide]] * [[alcoholic liver disease]] Deaths from these diseaes are sometimes called '''deaths of despair'''. == Causes == The causes are not fully known, but people believe that worsening [[economic inequality]], and feeling hopless because of not being able to earn enough money may be part of them. This can take manys forms: For example peole are told that certain products are important to have, but it turns out that these products are too expensive for them to buy. Also, [[Unemployment|losing a job]], or generally working in areas where wages are low may contribute. {{stub}} [[Category:Diseases of despair| ]]