Anxiety Linked to Higher Risk of Alcohol Use Disorder Symptoms
Individuals with anxiety or depression are likely to experience greater alcohol use disorder (AUD) symptoms than others, even when drinking the same amount, according to a new study. The research found that having an anxiety disorder or major depressive disorder predicted more alcohol-related symptoms, and the harm paradox effect impacted the majority of demographics with a mental illness, though it was more pronounced in people with more than one anxiety or depression disorder. Experts encourage caution when drinking alcohol if you or a loved one has suffered from depression or anxiety, as you are particularly vulnerable to the physiological, behavioral, and social effects of alcohol consumption.
