Kai lives in a home with a physically abusive father and absent mother.When Kai comes home from school everyday,he gets high or sneaks in his father's liquor cabinet to soothe himself.This is known as:

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Kai's behavior of getting high or turning to alcohol to soothe himself is known as self-medication. This behavior typically arises from an underlying issue, such as stress or trauma, and is used as a way to cope or alleviate discomfort.

Kai Lives in a Home with a Physically Abusive Father