The impact of COVID-19 on alcohol sales and consumption in the United States: A retrospective, observational analysis

Moskatel, Leon S.; Slusky, David

doi:10.1016/j.alcohol.2023.05.003

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown period was an era of intense social isolation for many individuals worldwide. While there was an increase in alcohol sales per capita in the US during the pandemic, there was a significant decrease in the average drinks consumed per day with no diference in drinking days per month, binge drinking days per month, or maximum drinks per day (Castaldelli-Maia et al, 2021; Moskatel & Slusky, 2023). Furthermore, alcohol sales and consumption by all metrics decreased in the US during periods with a high incidence of COVID-19 (Moskatel & Slusky, 2023).…”

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“…While there was an increase in alcohol sales per capita in the US during the pandemic, there was a significant decrease in the average drinks consumed per day with no diference in drinking days per month, binge drinking days per month, or maximum drinks per day (Castaldelli-Maia et al, 2021; Moskatel & Slusky, 2023). Furthermore, alcohol sales and consumption by all metrics decreased in the US during periods with a high incidence of COVID-19 (Moskatel & Slusky, 2023). Studies in Brazil (Moura et al, 2023), Germany (Deeken et al, 2022), Australia (Bade et al, 2021), and others (Acuf et al, 2022), similarly found that alcohol consumption was in general significantly lower during lockdown periods.…”

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confidence: 99%

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A novel mouse home cage lickometer system reveals sex- and housing-based influences on alcohol drinking

Petersen,

Adank,

Quan

et al. 2024

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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a significant global health issue. Despite historically higher rates among men, AUD prevalence and negative alcohol-related outcomes in women are rising. Loneliness in humans has been associated with increased alcohol use, and traditional rodent drinking models involve single housing, presenting challenges for studying social enrichment. We developed LIQ PARTI (Lick Instance Quantifier with Poly-Animal RFID Tracking Integration), an open-source tool to examine home cage continuous access two-bottle choice drinking behavior in a group-housed setting, investigating the influence of sex and social isolation on ethanol consumption and bout microstructure in C57Bl/6J mice. LIQ PARTI, based on our previously developed single-housed LIQ HD system, accurately tracks drinking behavior using capacitive-based sensors and RFID technology. Group-housed female mice exhibited higher ethanol preference than males, while males displayed a unique undulating pattern of ethanol preference linked to cage changes, suggesting a potential stress-related response. Chronic ethanol intake distinctly altered bout microstructure between male and female mice, highlighting sex and social environmental influences on drinking behavior. Social isolation with the LIQ HD system amplified fluid intake and ethanol preference in both sexes, accompanied by sex- and fluid-dependent changes in bout microstructure. However, these effects largely reversed upon resocialization, indicating the plasticity of these behaviors in response to social context. Utilizing a novel group-housed home cage lickometer device, our findings illustrate the critical interplay of sex and housing conditions in voluntary alcohol drinking behaviors in C57Bl/6J mice, facilitating nuanced insights into the potential contributions to AUD etiology.

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A novel mouse home cage lickometer system reveals sex- and housing-based influences on alcohol drinking

Petersen,

Adank,

Quan

et al. 2024

Preprint

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“…However, this means that this study represents the minimum impact that alcohol is having on health outcomes for young women. Fourth, the GBD data, updated in 2019, may underestimate the rise in alcohol-related complications and economic burden women experienced after the COVID-19 pandemic (68,69). Fifth, regarding analyzing ALD-related mortality using the GBD data, it is vital to consider etiology-specific liver deaths within the broader context of total liver deaths.…”

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From Shadows to Spotlight: Exploring the Escalating Burden of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease and Alcohol Use Disorder in Young Women

Danpanichkul,

Ng,

Muthiah

et al. 2024

Am J Gastroenterol

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Objectives: The burden of alcohol-related complications is considerable, particularly alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, there are deficiencies in comprehensive epidemiological research focusing on these issues, especially among young women who display higher susceptibility to such complications compared to their male counterparts. We thus aimed to determine the global burden of these conditions in this vulnerable group. Methods: Leveraging data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, we analyzed the prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of alcohol-associated cirrhosis (AC), liver cancer from alcohol, and AUD in young women. The findings were categorized by region, nation, and sociodemographic index. Results: The highest age-standardized prevalence rates were observed in AUD (895.96 [95% UI 722.6 to 1103.58]) followed by AC (65.33 [95% UI 48.37 to 86.49]) and liver cancer from alcohol (0.13 [95% UI 0.09 to 0.19]) per 100,000 people. In terms of mortality, the highest age-standardized rates were observed in AC (0.75 [95% UI 0.55 to 0.97]) followed by AUD (0.48 [95% UI 0.43 to 0.53]) and liver cancer from alcohol (0.06 [95% UI 0.04 to 0.09]). The highest burdens of AC and AUD were observed in Central Europe, whereas the high-income Asia Pacific had the highest burden of liver cancer from alcohol. Conclusions: Throughout the last decade, the trend of AUD varied among regions while the impact of ALD has increased, requiring urgent public health strategy to mitigate these complications, particularly in females in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

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“…In Alcoholics Anonymous, patient care for individuals grappling with alcoholism was impacted due to the urgency of these measures' implementation. Various sources, documented a significant increase in average alcohol consumption during the early stages of social isolation [7], highlighting that the population at higher risk within this index was vulnerable adults [8]. This figure was reflected in the records of recovery groups, where the number of telephone calls received by intergroup offices significantly increased [9].…”

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The Strength of Connection: The Virtual Adaptation of Twelve-Step Programs’ Meetings

Tenajas,

Miraut

2023

Front Health Inform

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The global crisis engendered by the COVID-19 pandemic brought about profound changes in various aspects of daily life, one of which pertains to how group therapies and support meetings are conducted. Of particular interest in this paper is the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program, a globally recognized initiative known for its efficacy in helping individuals cope with alcoholism through mutual, peer support in group meetings. The advent of the pandemic, however, challenged this very structure of the program, enforcing a radical transition from in-person meetings to virtual environments, which has posed several hurdles for both organizers and participants. Notably, these changes triggered by restrictive mobility measures have called for innovative adaptations to continue to provide the support needed for recovery and to reduce relapses fuelled by pandemic-induced loneliness and isolation.

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The impact of COVID-19 on alcohol sales and consumption in the United States: A retrospective, observational analysis

Cited by 7 publications

References 30 publications

A novel mouse home cage lickometer system reveals sex- and housing-based influences on alcohol drinking

A novel mouse home cage lickometer system reveals sex- and housing-based influences on alcohol drinking

From Shadows to Spotlight: Exploring the Escalating Burden of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease and Alcohol Use Disorder in Young Women

The Strength of Connection: The Virtual Adaptation of Twelve-Step Programs’ Meetings

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