Why do we automatically assume that a drink will help us relax? Do we really get the desired effect of "relaxation"? What effect does alcohol actually have on our bodies and minds with regards to "relaxation"?  Annie answers these important questions using personal experience, research, and the facts.  Find out what goes in on in our bodies when we begin to drink.  Are we adding fuel to a fire of stress and anxiety? Or is it okay to self-medicate using alcohol as our drug of choice?  Don’t miss the powerful information shared in today’s podcast!