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When i drink alcohol it takes my stress away & calms me down. is thst a bad thing?
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Well...: First off it is underaged drinking if you are 19 years old - you don't want to get arrested. Second - you suffer from depression - and alcohol can actually worsen depression.
Answered 3/16/2014
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In addition to: What dr. Fowler said, alcohol is an addictive substance. The younger you start drinking and the smaller your stature, the more likely you are to become addicted. Then you will need more and more alcohol to get less and less of the "calm" which you are describing. Don't risk it, speak to a therapist about what is stressing you out and learn natural ways to relieve stress.
Answered 10/27/2017
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