Coping skills were examined in relation to how a person would cope with

anxiety or depression. Those who were regular binge drinkers were less

likely to talk to someone, find information or pray   considered more

positive and appropriate responses. However, similar responses were

reported for both groups in relation to the more negative responses of not

wanting to share problems with others (sort out alone) or to try and ignore

the problem. A greater number of regular binge drinkers reported they

would take drugs or get drunk (14%) in comparison to other drinkers (4%) to

cope with anxiety or depression.

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