Concerns Grow for Alcohol Abuse During Coronavirus Lockdown

Concerns Grow for Alcohol Abuse During Coronavirus Lockdown

Published April 2020

While many people are stuck at home, finding themselves bored, with more time on their hands than they know what to do with, the number of people abusing drugs and alcohol is rising. According to Nielsen data, alcohol sales have risen 55 percent in the week ending March 21.

“U.S. sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in the week ending March 21. Spirits like tequila, gin, and pre-mixed cocktails led the way, with sales jumping 75% compared to the same period last year. Wine sales were up 66%, while beer sales rose 42%. And online sales far outpaced in-store sales.” – AP News.

Liquor stores are considered important businesses in the United States, making buying alcohol convenient and available during this crisis. The trouble is that as more people flock to the liquor stores and back home to indulge in toxic self-soothing remedies to cope with the current pandemic, not only are these people exposing themselves to public places during a time when the majority of us should be staying home, the probability of them becoming dependent on substances increases dramatically. Fortunately, there are many resources for people struggling with drug and alcohol dependencies, such as here at Passages Addiction Treatment Centers.

Mental health is also a big concern for quarantines people struggling to stay calm with productive activities to help pass the time. More people than probably ever before are having difficulty lowering feelings of stress and anxiety, causing them to crave substances to numb the pain and discomfort.

A lack of meaningful connections such as support from those who share common interests as you who are there for you to lean on and care about you causes a sense of disconnect during this time of quarantine. What we need to embrace most of all right now is staying connected through text messaging, video chatting, and social media to maintain a healthy level of connectivity to each other. When people feel lonely or withdrawn from society, they tend to move towards drugs and alcohol to cope with the pain of their feeling of not being part of the community or a robust support system.

How to Contact Passages Addiction Treatment Centers:

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