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Any suggestions for giving up drinking alcohol for a young woman prone to anxiety/depression?
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Yes: Some form of relapse prevention if depression or anxiety worsened after sobriety (to avoid triggering a relapse), like aa meetings, psychotherapy and /or medication is highly recommended. On the other hand, treatment of depression while working on the sobriety might boost motivation and hope to accomplish the desired sobriety.
Answered 4/21/2013
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