Try: Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr some crs will be tempted to use alcohol to deal with physical and emotional pain the cr may think it helps with sleep or dealing with painful feelings while alcohol may make the cr feel better in the short term it can cause problems over time alcohol makes symptoms of depression irritability and anxiety worse and impairs your brain function alcohol also interacts in negative ways with numerous medications including antidepressants and while drinking may help the cr fall asleep it can impair the quality of sleep it is important to monitor the crs access to alcohol if abuse is suspected note if the cr shows signs of depression contact a physician information references helpguide org

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