Even though alcohol is a relaxant, explain why alcohol is not an appropriate choice for reducing ...

Although most people drink because they think it will reduce stress, more than one or two drinks per day can lead to many problems, including alcoholism, liver disease, cancer, accidents, smoking, sexual aggression and violence.

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1) Set and stick to a sleep schedule
2) Expose yourself to bright light in the morning and avoid it at night
3) Exercise regularly
4) Establish a relaxing bedtime routine
5) Create a cool, comfortable sleeping environment that is free of distractions
6) Unplug Dim the lights and clear out electronics
7) Treat your bed as a sanctuary form the stresses of the day
8) Keep a worry book next to your bed
9) Avoid caffeinated beverages, chocolate and tobacco at night
10) Avoid large meals and beverages right before bedtime
11) No nightcaps Avoid drinking alcohol before bed
12) Avoid medication that delays or disrupts sleep
13) Avoid late-afternoon or evening naps

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Psychological Factors:
-Low self-esteem
-Feelings of inadequacy or lack of control in life
-Depression, anxiety, anger or loneliness

Interpersonal Factors:
-Troubled family and personal relationships
-Difficulty expressing emotions and feelings
-History of being teased or ridiculed based on size or weight
-History of physical or sexual abuse

Social Factors:
-Cultural pressures that glorify thin and place value on the perfect body
-Narrow definitions of beauty that apply only to women and men of specific body sizes
-Cultural norms that value people based on their physical appearance and not inner qualities

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