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How long could anxiety last once you stop drinking alcohol?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Variable: There is not a simple answer for this question. Many people with alcoholism have been -using alcohol to self medicate anxiety, depression or other conditions. In that situation, detoxification will help rid the brain/body of toxins but will not resolve underlying mental health conditions. Anxiety symptoms may be more prominent as they are no longer being covered up by alcohol.

Answered 5/12/2016

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