Drinking to manage stress could make things worse
— published: 08-03-2011You may think that a few rounds at the bar will alleviate stress, but a recent report suggests that alcohol may in fact intensify stress by decreasing stress-response hormones within your body. Furthermore, stress can both reduce the good feelings one gets from alcohol and increase the desire to consume more. Taken together, this combination can delay stress recovery and lead to alcohol addiction. For healthier ways to manage stress, visit the HPRC’s Stress Control page.
