In this report from Cory M. Morton, PhD, MSW, Dr. Morton shares findings from a study which examines alcohol sales data to ascertain how individuals are interacting with alcohol during the pandemic.
“This study used monthly off premises alcohol sales data to investigate whether alcohol sales have been higher during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to sales from 2015-2019, alcohol sales during the COVID-19 pandemic have been between 44 (March 2020) and 14% (August 2020) higher. Systems of substance misuse treatment and prevention should be prepared for increases in treatment need and alcohol-related harms as the confluence of social isolation and stress-related drinking are related to unfavorable outcomes.”
You can read this commentary in SAj Volume 42, Issue 2 or online.
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