Break the Stress-Drinking Loop: Upgrade Your Stress Mindset

Psychology Today | 26.08.2026 20:45
For years, I told my clients that it’s important to reduce the amount of stress in recovery. It was the same piece of advice that I was told in my own journey, and it made sense. After all, studies show clear links between stress and an increased risk of relapse. It makes sense that to prevent falling back into an unwanted stress-drinking cycle, one should do their best to reduce stress.