Raz, age 57, lives a very stressful life. She works more than 60 hours a week with few benefits. Her mother was recently diagnosed with cancer, and she and her husband are on the brink of divorce. When stressors like these overwhelm, adults are likely to _____.

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When overwhelmed by stressors, adults are more likely to engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms such as overeating, drinking alcohol or smoking, which can have negative impacts on their physical and mental health.

Raz, Age 57, Lives a Very Stressful Life