Alcohol overdrinking and anxiety connect to each other, study finds

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Anxiety sensitivity is a condition where people feel very scared about getting anxious or worried.

When people with anxiety sensitivity drink alcohol, they may drink too much and become addicted to it.

This is especially a problem for young adults, who are more likely to drink too much and suffer long-term problems, like not getting a good job or becoming addicted to alcohol.

A new study at Concordia University examined the links between anxiety sensitivity and alcohol. The study looked at how anxiety sensitivity affects young adults’ drinking habits.

The researchers asked almost 200 students to fill out questionnaires over a year.

They found that people who drank alcohol for specific reasons, like to cope with anxiety or to feel happier, were more likely to drink too much.

They also found that people who expected alcohol to make them feel better were more likely to drink too much. These reasons and expectations were often connected, and they all affected people’s drinking habits.

The study found that anxiety sensitivity can lead to drinking too much, but it’s not always straightforward.

Sometimes, people drink because they feel anxious, and sometimes, they drink because they think it will make them feel better. Both of these reasons can lead to drinking too much.

The study also found that people’s reasons for drinking and their expectations about alcohol were connected.

For example, people who drank to cope with anxiety often expected alcohol to make them feel less anxious.

Similarly, people who drank to feel happier often expected alcohol to make them feel happier. These expectations can also lead to drinking too much.

The study suggests that there are many different reasons why people drink alcohol, and all of them can affect their drinking habits.

This is especially true for young adults, who are still figuring out how to deal with anxiety and stress.

The study recommends that people should try to find other ways to cope with anxiety and stress, instead of turning to alcohol.

They should also try to change their expectations about alcohol, so that they don’t rely on it too much.

The researchers say that their study is important because it shows how anxiety sensitivity can lead to drinking too much, and it offers new insights into how people’s thoughts and beliefs affect their drinking habits.

They hope that their findings will help young adults make better choices about alcohol and lead to healthier lives.

Alcohol abuse refers to the excessive consumption of alcohol to the point where it interferes with a person’s daily life, causing physical, social, and emotional harm.

It can lead to a range of problems, including health issues, difficulties with work and relationships, and risky behavior, such as drunk driving.

Alcohol abuse can also increase the risk of developing alcohol addiction, which is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use despite negative consequences.

Symptoms of alcohol abuse may include drinking alone, feeling guilty about drinking, neglecting responsibilities or relationships, and continuing to drink despite negative consequences.

Anxiety is a normal and often healthy emotion characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is uncertain or unpredictable.

Anxiety can be triggered by various situations or events, such as public speaking, taking a test, or starting a new job.

It can also be a symptom of an underlying mental health condition, such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, or social anxiety disorder.

Anxiety can manifest in physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and trembling, as well as emotional symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.

While mild anxiety can be helpful in certain situations, severe and prolonged anxiety can interfere with daily life and require treatment.

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For more information about mental health, please see recent studies that ultra-processed foods may make you feel depressed, and extra-virgin olive oil could reduce depression symptoms.

The study was conducted by Charlotte Corran et al and published in the Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.

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