Serious alcohol-related complications existed early in COVID pandemic--study

Study shows increase in serious alcohol-related complications early in pandemic Women aged 40 to 64 years experienced increases of 33.3% to 56.0% in serious alcohol complication episodes in 10 of the 18 months. CIDRAP

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"The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increased alcohol consumption, particularly among women, likely due to social isolation and stress, " the authors write. "These findings imply a need for increased attention to alcohol use disorder (AUD) risk factors, alcohol use patterns, alcohol-related health effects, and related interventions, especially among women aged 40 to 64 years. "

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