Coming home after a stressful day and enjoying a drink can be an appealing thought. Plenty of people do it, but did you know that if taken in excess and for an extensive period of time, alcohol can actually increase anxiety? Anxiety can only be treated with therapy and medicine, and alcohol is … [Read more...] aboutCan Alcohol Aggravate Anxiety?
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Addiction and Sleep Disorders: Insomnia & Nightmares
After an exhausting day, few things are worse than lying in bed wide awake or waking in a cold sweat because some unwelcome monster of the night invaded your dream space. Is there a connection between substance addiction and sleep disorders like insomnia and nightmares? The answer might surprise … [Read more...] aboutAddiction and Sleep Disorders: Insomnia & Nightmares
Alcohol Abuse and Social Anxiety Disorder
Approximately 15 million people in the United States suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD). According to WedMD, SAD is characterized by “excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations.” Anyone can develop this disorder at any stage of their life. Due to its classification as a ‘mental … [Read more...] aboutAlcohol Abuse and Social Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety and Addiction
Anxiety is one of the most common disorders among adults in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect some 40 million adults aged 18 and older—that’s 18% of the population! Despite it being highly treatable, only one-third of anxiety sufferers … [Read more...] aboutAnxiety and Addiction
