Abstract
Alcohol is an easily available legal substance that has the most significant negative consequences of all substances due to its frequent occurrence in society, as well as due to social acceptance. It is well-known that alcohol use reduces cognition and is harmful to mental health.
This underlines the importance of addressing the link between mental discomfort and alcohol use. Depression and stress often go hand in hand with increased alcohol use.
It is possible to talk about alcohol abuse as a consequence of stressful life situations and depressive symptoms. On the other hand, drinking alcohol can lead to stressful situations in the lives of individuals and mental disorders such as depression.
Stress may be a critical driver of comorbidity between mental disorders and alcohol use disorder. Educating society about the negatives and risks of alcohol plays an important role in achieving mental health objectives.