Pandemic Leads to Long-Term Reduction in Alcohol Use and Related Problems Among Heavy-Drinking Young Adults

A new study published in the journal Nature Mental Health has found that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant and sustained decrease in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems among heavy-drinking young adults. The study prospectively examined the drinking patterns of 234 individuals aged 21 to 29 years from before to well after the onset of the pandemic, providing unique insights into the impact of widespread mitigation measures on alcohol use.

Significant Decreases in Alcohol...