Dangerous ways of coping

In survey’s women are found to have a much higher level of stress than young men do. How do they cope with this underlying stress? Well, studies show that alcohol and drug use is a way that a lot of college students relieve their mental stress- especially women. Being generally more petit on a physical standpoint, women are at a much higher risk because they will not break down the alcohol as quickly. This can cause women to be more dependent on alcohol quicker. This also may open a door to other drugs that can be more harmful.

Does this look like a healthy way to cope with underlying stress?