Do you drink when you’re Angry?

          We all have our moments of feeling angry. How do you take out that anger? Do you go for a walk, meditate, take a nap, or succumb to alcohol? Research has proven a strong association between anger and drinking, especially for women.

          The psychologists at the University of North Caroline conducted a study using a group of thirty women, split into two groups. One group of women was purposely irritated, the other group remained relaxed. Both groups were asked to test an array of sodas and beers. The results showed that the women who were purposely irritated drank more beer then the group that remained relaxed.

          These results could be do to many reasons, one reason being that women are more likely to suppress their anger than men, leading them to find relief in a few glasses of wine or a couple of beers.

          In order to stop the habit of drinking due to anger, the first step is realizing that you are doing it. The next step is to learn how to control your anger and find healthier ways to cope with the anger such as exercise, write, or talking to a friend.