Tag: alcohol use
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Your Turn: Shining a light on alcohol use disorder
As the nation’s fentanyl-driven drug overdose epidemic continues to consume headlines, it is vital we do not dismiss the threat of alcohol, which causes significantly more deaths and, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is very much a growing concern. April was National Alcohol Awareness Month, the perfect time for people to reflect on their drinking habits…
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Health Matters 4/23: Pandemic Stress Leading People to Turn to Alcohol
By Nicole Orro, LPC, LCADC Alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have increased as more people have turned to alcohol to cope with the stress and anxiety associated with the virus, according to recent surveys. And while with rising vaccination rates there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, feelings…