Background Individuals globally were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in myriad of
ways, including social isolation and economic hardship, resulting in negative impacts on …

Background: Alcohol is the most abused substance among adults in the United States. The
COVID-19 pandemic impacted patterns of alcohol use, but data are conflicting, and previous …

Aims This study examined differential changes in alcohol use during the COVID-19
pandemic among adults with unhealthy alcohol use. Methods Among 62 924 adults …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to negative mental health effects but the
effect on alcohol consumption among younger adults is unclear. We assess predictors of …

Methods A nationally representative longitudinal survey was used to assess alcohol
consumption patterns among respondents 21 years and older who reported drinking …

Background This study characterized the prevalence, drinking patterns, and
sociodemographic characteristics of US adult subpopulations with distinct drinking …

Health measures instantiated to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have imposed significant
constraints for the population and impacted on drinking habits and mental health. This study …

Poor mental health associated with the COVID-19 pandemic may prompt the utilization of
various coping behaviors, including alcohol use. We aimed to investigate the relationships …

The sudden increase in alcohol use in the young-adult population during the COVID-19
pandemic may be partially explained by social isolation and stress due to restricted stay-at …

Objective: Individuals with unhealthy alcohol use and comorbid depression or anxiety may
be vulnerable to alcohol use escalation in times of stress such as the COVID-19 pandemic …