Definition:

Compulsions are repetitive rule-bound behaviors that an individual feels must be performed in order to ward off distressing situations. These actions are usually in response to an obsessive thought.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety based mental illness, which is characterized by this and is often comorbid with substance use disorders.

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