Under stress, men crave alcohol more than women do
Friday, May 16, 2008 - 16:21
in Psychology & Sociology
A study of both sexes finds that, when placed in an emotional situation, men have a greater desire to drink, whereas women log higher anxiety. FOR THOSE who have poured themselves a stiff cocktail at the end of an awful day -- or a spat, traffic ticket or office crisis -- it's official: You are likely trying to distract yourself from negative emotions. And if this is how you tend to respond, you're more likely to be a man than a woman. A Yale University study finds that under stress, women report more sadness and anxiety than men, but men report more craving for alcohol.