However, substance use only provides short-term relief and the anxious feelings come back worse once the effects of the substances wear off.
In search of ways how to cope with anxiety, some people may engage in the use of substances such as alcohol and illicit drugs to ease anxiety. However, substance use only provides short-term relief and the anxious feelings come back worse once the effects of the substances wear off. Anxiety disorder is also a mental health condition that is frequently comorbid with substance use disorder.