Alcohol, Anxiety, and Depression: What Science Says and How to Cope

Alcohol can temporarily numb difficult emotions but often worsens anxiety and mood. Here is what the research shows and how to stabilize your mental health in sobriety.

The Connection

Alcohol disrupts neurotransmitters related to stress and sleep, creating rebound anxiety and low mood the next day.

What Helps

• Consistent sleep, light exercise, and sunlight exposure.
• Mindfulness or breathing drills to calm the nervous system.
• Consider therapy; seek medical support if symptoms persist.