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Dare I suggest that you use an alcoholic beverage as an agent
of relaxation?
Yes and no.
For some time now, research literature has been supportive of
the value of moderate drinking (that is, no more than one or two alcoholic
drinks per day). At this level of intake, alcohol has been found to raise
levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) and lessen the risk of heart disease.
However, the risks from excessive drinking far outweigh these benefits. For
many, drinking can be a slippery slope, with the cure becoming the disease.
The bottom line: Don’t put alcohol at the top of your
stress-reduction list. If you have successfully integrated a drink or the
occasional use of a pill into your life, fine. But always remember, you can
reduce your stress in better ways.
Copyright © Allen Elkin Phd – Originally appeared in Stress Management for Dummies 2nd edition by Allen Elkin
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