Is there a relationship between alcoholism and anxiety disorders?

Is there a relationship between alcoholism in a family, and the development of anxiety disorders? I am just wondering how common it is to find both in a family? I suffer from an anxiety disorder, but there is also alcoholism in my family.

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2 Responses to Is there a relationship between alcoholism and anxiety disorders?

  1. Brittz says:

    Alcoholism is a genetic trend, generally, anxiety is a side effect of alcohol abuse.
    So, yeah, pretty much.

  2. scoutma53 says:

    Quite common. Alcohol is frequently used to calm the nerves. However ,as you know, it is addictive, and therein lies the problem.