Those who drink in order to ________ have significantly more drinking problems than those who drink for other reasons.

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People who drink in order to disguise anxiety are using alcohol as a coping mechanism, which can lead to dependence and an increased risk for alcohol-related problems. Drinking to conform to a group or be sociable are more socially acceptable and may not necessarily lead to problematic drinking, while drinking to relax under stress may be more of a situational response and therefore may not necessarily lead to long-term issues.

Those Who Drink in Order to ________ Have Significantly More