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Depression and Alcohol: Understanding Your Dual Diagnosis

If you drink because you’re feeling down, you might be exacerbating your problem. According to the Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions, people suffering from alcohol use disorder, or AUD, are four times more likely to experience depression than people who don’t drink.  Alcohol is a depressant. Consequently, when you drink it, depression may worsen. Depression…