Pandemic led to a 20% rise in heavy drinking, which persisted post-pandemic, study finds.

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that alcohol consumption increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and remained high even after the pandemic. The study, based on data from over 20,000 adults aged 18 and older across the U.S. from 2018 to 2022, found heavy drinking rose by 20% and any alcohol use by 4% from 2018 to 2020. These trends persisted into 2022, indicating that the pandemic's impact on drinking habits continues.

November 11, 2024
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