Posted by nolvas on April 19, 2008, at 7:03:46
In reply to Can't Consume Alcohol Anymore = Depression, posted by laurie_lu on April 18, 2008, at 19:47:13
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and that's where the confusion lies over depression. However alcohol affects many biochemical processes and neurotransmitters in the brain, there is certainly no surprise that it can worsen depression and also anxiety. It serves to relieve those feelings until the effects of alcohol have worn off where there is usual a rebound effect. If you suffer from anxiety and or depression or other mental illness it is wise to avoid alcohol or moderate it's use.
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