Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Use
(Reprinted from Anxiety Disorders Association of America ) For some people, a glass of wine after a long day at work is used to help "take the edge off," or a drink at a party to help "loosen up." For many of these individuals, alcohol use in moderation is not of concern. However, for phttps://adaa.org/ people with anxiety disorders, using alcohol or other substances can make anxiety symptoms worse and can even trigger panic attacks. Moreover, the risk and occurrence of alcoh
