Research: drinking in the UK during lockdown and beyond

July 2020 |

New research into how people in the UK have drunk during COVID-19 lockdown, and what their plans are as it eases. Released 3 July 2020.

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Press release: New research reveals lockdown drinking may be here to stay

Including a case study and quotes from Alcohol Change UK and the Alcohol Health Alliance.

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More than a quarter of people think they have drunk more during lockdown

One in five has drunk as a response to stress or anxiety

More than one in three people have taken action to manage their drinking – and 7% have stopped altogether

Two in three people plan to drink the same amount or more as lockdown eases

One in five people expect to drink alcohol in a pub within two weeks of reopening

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