Alcohol Consumption in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States

This study assesses differences in alcohol drinking patterns before and after the enactment of stay-at-home orders. Methods: In May 2020, a cross-sectional online survey of 993 individuals using a probability-based panel designed to be representative of the US population aged 21 and older was used to assess alcohol drinking patterns before (February, 2020) and after (April, 2020) the enactment of stay-at-home orders among those who consumed alcohol in February, 2020 (n = 555). Reported differences in alcohol consumption were computed, and associations between differences in consumption patterns and individual characteristics were examined. Results: Compared to February, respondents reported consuming more drinks per day in April (+29%, P 
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research