Two wine glasses sit on a table in a dimly-lit fancy restaurant. Someone is drinking alcohol to cope with anxiety.

Understanding the Relationship Between Alcoholism and Anxiety

For many individuals struggling with anxiety, drinking alcohol feels like an easy way to relax and take the edge off. While lots of people drink to find relief from the stress of their busy days, if left unchecked, it can lead to a worsening cycle of anxiety and dependence. Understanding how alcoholism and anxiety are…

Several empty beer bottles reflecting the increased use of alcohol during the COVID pandemic.

COVID’s Impact on Alcohol Use

COVID lockdowns gave rise to home dynamics that people had never seen before, work-from-home life skyrocketed, children learned at the family computer, and close quarters resulted in relationship stress for couples. At the same time, the normal entertainment options were unavailable, and people looked to new hobbies for comfort. Right alongside the homemade sourdough boom…

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Anxiety and Alcohol: Identifying and Coping With a Common Condition and Its Unhelpful Anesthetic

So many people suffer from anxiety in the modern world that it’s almost more surprising to hear when someone is not anxious about an upcoming event or relationship or conflict in their lives than to hear a long list of anxiety-related feelings. Although anxiety is a widespread condition, it’s not always crippling. Many people are…

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Ask the Psychiatrist: Do I Have A Drinking Problem? Alcohol Use Fact vs. Fiction

In the movies, the character with a drinking problem is easy to spot: sullen, unemployed, and estranged, typically found drinking alone or picking fights. Outside of Hollywood fiction, however, those with a drinking problem often look like our neighbors, co-workers, loved ones, and friends. They may be highly respected in their careers, beloved by their families,…

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Options for Alcohol Counseling Near Me

True Life Center in San Diego, California, provides an IOP (intensive outpatient program) and PHP (partial hospitalization program) that combines the latest in neuroscience with holistic wisdom to effectively treat alcohol and drug use disorders. Our alcohol addiction treatment program takes each individual’s needs and recovery goals into account. If you or a loved one are…