Early Impact of the U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic on Drinking Motives and Alcohol Use

Conclusion: Results of this study provide initial support that changes in drinking motives were important predictors for changes in alcohol use during the first month of the U.S. pandemic. Contrary to anecdotal reports, drinking decreased overall during the first month of the U.S. pandemic; however, those with existing risky patterns of drinking prior to the start of the U.S. pandemic were at greatest risk for drinking escalation during this time.PMID:34085603 | DOI:10.1080/10826084.2021.1928210

Source: Substance Use and Misuse - June 4, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Christiana J Prestigiacomo Melissa A Liu Martin H Plawecki Melissa A Cyders Source Type: research