When the Mirror Won't Let Go: OCD, Appearance Obsession, and the Pull Toward Substances

When the Mirror Won't Let Go: OCD, Appearance Obsession, and the Pull Toward Substances

A Genomic Psychiatry study of 1,475 people with OCD, reported November 12, 2026, found that the 705 with probable body dysmorphic disorder reported more lifetime use of marijuana, illicit drugs, tobacco and possible alcohol dependence than those with OCD alone.

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People with OCD who also worry about their appearance report heavier alcohol, tobacco, and drug use — Today in Medicine (EIN Presswire), November 12, 2026, reporting Genomic Psychiatry and Rutgers University

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