COVID-19 and Drinking Behaviour
Submitted by Edie
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With most countries adopting measures to encourage social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are notable changes to drinking behaviours.
Health professionals are calling on people to avoid using alcohol as a coping strategy in these stressful times. However, empty shelves in supermarkets indicate people may not be following advice.
In a recent article published by Society for the Study of Addiction , James Morris explores the changes in drinking behaviour in the UK, and the negative impact this may have for social care and vulnerable groups.