Published on 12, July, 2020
I came across an article a few years back that says people on the autistic spectrum are four times more likely to become alcohol dependent or a full blown alcoholic. I personally have always loved drinking alcohol but recently I fear I have become dependent or worse. Recent events have caused me to be warned by the police about my behaviour. Other things have contribruted to this rise in alcohol usage. Does anyone else have this issue? Does anyone use it to escape their own mind? Cope with people and life? What are your thoughts and opinions?
A lot of us use alcohol as an escape from our sensory sentisivities and/or to relax ourselves enough to overcome our anxiety based resistance to engage with others.
My therapist said that autists are also prone to addictive behaviours due to the way our minds work but I've not seen the same corrollation myself.
I know I have always resisted taking drugs as I suspect it would be hard to resist the lure once you start.
Just to point out although legal, alcohol is still a drug.