Journal of General Internal Medicine, proposes a series of interventions to try to minimize this behavior and better support people with alcohol use disorder.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.It is well documented that drinking alcohol is one way that people cope with stressful situations.
For example, research has shown that in the U.S., people tend to drink more alcohol following terrorist attacks.Furthermore, if a person has alcohol use disorder, they are more likely to use alcohol to cope with the stress of a traumatic event.In this context, the current COVID-19 pandemic is a particular cause for concern.