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Sleep Disturbance and Risk for Alcohol-Related Problems

American Journal of PsychiatryPublished 1 July 2004
Rosa M. Crum, Carla L. Storr, Ya-Fen Chan, Daniel E. Ford
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TL;DR

Sleep disturbance because of worry predicted the development of alcohol problems among respondents with lifetime anxiety disorders and lifetime dysphoria, but not among those without a history of anxiety disorders or dysphoria.

Abstract

Sleep disturbances because of worry may increase risk for alcohol-related problems. Risk is highest for those with sleep disturbance and co-occurring anxiety disorders or dysphoria.

Keywords

PsychologyNeuroscience