Answers to Quiz-6

 

1.  True –   many people with PTSD develop problems with alcohol use. PTSD does not however automatically cause alcohol problems.  Not everyone with PTSD has issues with alcohol.

 2.  False - drinking can make your symptoms worse. It can increase feelings of numbness, social isolation, anger and irritability. It can make you feel more depressed, or feel more ‘on guard’.

3.  False - alcohol before bed can help you drop off to sleep, it can also wake you as it starts to wear off.

4.  False – alcohol use can reduce the effectiveness of PTSD treatment. It can make the hard work you are doing trying to get better less effective.

5.  True – it is useful to try and work out what drinking habits you have and try to break them e.g. if you drink to unwind, think about doing something else instead (see the ‘relaxation’ section for some alternatives).

 

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