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Stress and alcohol.

R J Powers, I L Kutash

The International Journal of the Addictions

|March 1, 1985

Summary

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Alcohol may seem to relieve stress, but it often increases it, contributing to alcohol abuse. This review suggests a "stress reduction hypothesis" over the "tension reduction hypothesis."

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Neuroscience
Addiction Research

Background:

Recent studies on alcohol and stress have limitations.
Stress is often inaccurately equated with anxiety or tension.
Many stressors and stress responses are overlooked in current research.

Purpose of the Study:

To review alcohol's role in stress relief.
To distinguish stress from tension and anxiety.
To propose a "stress reduction hypothesis" for alcohol abuse.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on alcohol and stress.
Conceptual analysis distinguishing stress, tension, and anxiety.
Examination of the relationship between stress-relief drinking and alcohol dependency.

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Main Results:

Alcohol consumption frequently exacerbates stress.
The "tension reduction hypothesis" is deemed insufficient.
Stress-relief drinking is a significant factor in the development of alcohol abuse.

Conclusions:

Alcohol's role in stress management is complex and often detrimental.
A "stress reduction hypothesis" better explains alcohol abuse etiology.
Further research and treatment strategies should address stress-relief drinking.