Friday, October 19, 2007
One thing this study illustrates is that the relationship between social anxiety and motives to drink alcohol is more complex than might first be imagined. The authors point out that coping motives could be a significant factor when trying to explain alcohol use and the often mixed feelings that socially anxious people have with regard to alcohol consumption. As more is understood about this relationship, more appropriate prevention and treatment programs may develop.
Reference:
Ham. L.S., Bonin, M., Hope, D.A. (2007) The role of drinking motives in social anxiety and alcohol use. Journal of Anxiety Disorders 21. 991-1003
