He added, “Alcohol is not a healthy way to cope with feelings of anxiousness or depression. Drinking too much alcohol exacerbates mental health disorders. Research has found that excessive alcohol use can interfere with neurotransmitters that are involved in mood and anxiety disorders. There are much healthier ways to calm anxiety.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, you can call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and find more resources here.
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