Alcohol as a means of coping

Woman sitting at the end of a dock

submitted by Grace Morin / Morin Law Corporation
One of the common ways that people cope with the stress of separation is the use of alcohol. This can be a quick fix to sad feelings, anxiety, depression . . . even helps after a tough day at work. However, is it hurting more than it is helping? Or is it the only way you are coping? Please see the blogpost below for a commentary on this phenomenon.

Blog provided by Dr. Jen of The Counselling Group in White Rock
http://counsellinggroup.co/jens-journals/alcohol-is-it-a-problem/