Excess drinking after a traumatic event may increase the risk of developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder dan.nikonov/Shutterstock
Drinking more alcohol in the months after a traumatic experience may increase the risk of developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as nightmares and flashbacks.
PTSD is a mental health condition that occurs after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. of those with the condition also have a substance use disorder, and it is widely believed that is because people with PTSD use alcohol and drugs to try to ease symptoms. If true, that would suggest that…
