SUNDAY ‘NOIRE: Signs You Might Be Drinking For The Wrong Reasons

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You Drink To Relieve Social Anxiety

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Living with social anxiety is not easy. And many people drink alcohol because it acts as a social lubricant, lowering inhibitions and making people feel chattier. While having a drink or two to loosen up might be okay for those who already feel at ease in social settings, it should not be used to treat social anxiety. In fact, research published in Alcohol Research Current Reviews shows that those with anxiety disorders are at a heightened risk of alcohol dependency.

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