As the U.S. battles a global pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 213,000 Americans, it faces an accelerating public health crisis: increasing alcohol use and related harms. It’s a particularly harmful side effect of shelter in place orders but also fueled by political decisions to weaken alcohol policies.
In this compelling guest expert blog, Alicia explains changes in alcohol use behavior during COVID-19 and what effects the deregulation of alcohol laws has. And she gives a glimpse into raising civil society efforts to stem the tide of alcohol harm.
