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Drinking during COVID-19 up among people with anxiety and depression: Differences by age group point to need for tailored public health messaging and substance use support – Science Daily

People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, according…

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People with anxiety and depression are more likely to report an increase in drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic than those without mental health issues, according to a new study by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health published in the journal Preventive Medicine. While drinking grew the most among younger people, older adults with anxiety and depression saw a sharper increase in their risk for harmful alcohol use.”This increase in drinking, particularly among people with anxiety and…

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