The effects of relaxation instructions on drinking behavior in the presence of stress. |
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| Authors: | D P Strickler R Tomaszewski W A Maxwell M R Suib |
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| Institution: | University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, U.S.A.;Region II Mental Health Center, Oxford, MS 38655, U.S.A. |
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| Abstract: | Previous research indicates that antecedent stress is associated with increased alcohol consumption. The present study examined the influence of different treatments following threatened exposure to a public speaking situation on both drinking style measures and amount consumed in an ad lib drinking assessment session. The treatments included relaxation instructions, a sensitization or stress-enhancing treatment, and an attention-refocusing or neutral control. Significant differences in poststress drinking rates and amount consumed between the stress-relaxation and stress-sensitization groups were found. The data indicate that relaxation is an effective procedure for attenuating the impact of stress on quantity and style of drinking. |
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| Keywords: | Requests for reprints should be sent to Daniel P Strickler Department of Psychology University of Mississippi University Mississippi MS 38655 USA |
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