Panic Disorder 411

Recovery Skills for Panic Disorder & Alcoholism

People with alcohol use disorders often have co-occurring psychiatric disorders, but they frequently do not receive specialized substance abuse treatment that addresses both conditions. Treatment for coexisting disorders may have to be addressed in separate programs at the same time. For example, one could be treated for panic disorder by a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, treated for substance abuse in a 12-Step Program, and learn helpful techniques for calming anxiety by practicing diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization.