Stress Hormones May Fuel Alcohol Addiction
Sunday, January 31, 2010 9:59
Boozingear.com
Alcohol is bipolar. It can be fun and high society, or sleazing and seedy. Probably why we all like it so much--without it I'd never have a girlfriend!
But, a big reason people drink is to relieve stress. You've seen it in the movies, the lonely detective pours a scotch after a rough day on the beat.
And, there may be some truth to that. A new study tests the idea that people drink because it eases anxiety, not because we like it.