Differential change in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of loneliness, socialization, and mental well-being

ConclusionFemales reduced harmful alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. While those who suffered the burden of social isolation and distress were more likely to increase their alcohol use, young adults who felt less lonely and met their friends more often also had a similar outcome. The relationship between loneliness and alcohol consumption among young adults is influenced by the social factors that may be facilitated by drinking.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research