Some people turn to alcohol or drugs to deal with stress or stressful situations. If you're in addiction recovery, this won't work. Here are ways to manage stress from Karl Shallowhorn, author of the Debunking Addiction. Managing Stress in Addiction Recovery http://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/debunkingaddiction/2012/06/managing-stress-in-addiction-recovery/ Take Online Stress Test http://www.healthyplace.com/psychological-tests/online-stress-test/ The Different Kinds of Stress http://www.healthyplace.com/anxiety-panic/articles/different-kinds-of-stress/ How to Relax and Cope with Stress http://www.healthyplace.com/alternative-mental-health/treatments/how-to-relax-and-cope-with-stress/ Comprehensive, Trusted Addiction Information http://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/