Posted by myco on April 10, 2009, at 11:36:16
In reply to but is there any scientific evidence, posted by raisinb on April 10, 2009, at 10:38:34
I bet we could find some more supporting evidence.
But think about it...have you met a happy alcoholic...I dont mean more of the social drinker type (mood disorder sufferer who drinks more than regularly to open up; but this is a start down that path). The ones ive met, the seasoned ones, after prolonged use get angry or depressed, like to fight, cant retain much of anything in the way memory or demonstrate critical thinking. I would say the long term evidence of overuse is staggering from the psychological side....thats why I was concentrated on asking the question "why do you drink".
I dont think you will evidence in terms of neuros and what not to support the idea that that one or two glasses of wine increases depression without alot of contradiction...its all about what up top already....drunk girl at a party who was dumped by her bf out with her girls....few vodca coolers in her and shes crying and seeking attention from her friends?....depression? certainly acute no?
anyway...my opinions here differ alot im sure
myco
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> that alcohol worsens depression or interferes with antidepressants? That's what I'm wondering. I can't find anything on Google except vague cautions against drinking for common-sense reasons.
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