Although it has been shown that alcohol does not have a consistent effect upon stress,people continue to drink as a means to alleviate stress because
A)they expect it to help.
B)others suggest drinking to unwind.
C)drinking is more socially acceptable than consuming other drugs.
D)they are unaware of the severity of life stress they are experiencing.

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People continue to drink as a means to alleviate stress because they expect it to help. Even though the relationship between alcohol and stress is inconsistent, people believe that alcohol can have a calming effect, which creates an expectation that drinking will alleviate their stress.

Although It Has Been Shown That Alcohol Does Not Have