Drinking to cope? Stress, boredom and alcohol use during COVID-19 lockdown

Dr Matt Parker | August 2020 |

In this blog, Dr Matt Parker, Neuroscientist and Alcohol Researcher at the University of Portsmouth, discusses the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on alcohol use.

"The evidence is overwhelmingly clear that social isolation and lack of access to health services are among the most significant risk factors for mental health problems, including drug and alcohol misuse and dependence."

"It is critical that health professionals focus on those at risk of alcohol harm during any future restrictions, and devise strategies for supporting them during lockdown."