alcohol-abuse
Looser liquor laws boosted restaurants — and maybe problem drinking | Analysis
Most states that allowed curbside pickup or home delivery of alcohol to help restaurants, bars and liquor stores survive pandemic closures have extended the looser liquor laws. But in their desire to boost the hospitality industry, states might be fueling binge drinking and higher overall alcohol consumption, some research shows.
For those battling alcoholism, COVID-19 shuttered state stores are an added danger
For a person with significant alcohol dependence, what happens when the well runs dry and the tap is shut off?