Noun

Destructive Behaviors are negative behavioral patterns that a person displays that can negatively affect, and sometimes even destroy, the overall quality of a person’s life. An individual who displays destructive behaviors generally does so because of ongoing issues that are affecting the individual’s psychological balance. Destructive behaviors differ in severity and can range from drug and alcohol addiction to laziness.

The reasons for an individual’s display of destructive behaviors can vary. Issues such as, drug abuse, psychological disorders, and self-harm can all be considered to be destructive behaviors. If left untreated, destructive behavioral patterns may result in dire, sometimes even fatal, consequences. Whatever destructive behaviors a person struggles with, they must be treated as soon as possible. Fortunately, for troubled youth struggling with these destructive behaviors, there are solutions, such as residential treatment and transitional living programs that offer the therapeutic and wellness guidance they need so desperately in today’s society.