Did The Pandemic Give America A Drinking Problem?

By Claire Hyman
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During the pandemic, many Americans turned to alcohol to cope with stress. Elaine Thompson/Associated Press
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During the pandemic, many Americans turned to alcohol to cope with stress. Elaine Thompson/Associated Press

Did The Pandemic Give America A Drinking Problem?

By Claire Hyman
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A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association found alcohol consumption ticked upward during the pandemic. Reset asks listeners to share how their drinking habits changed during the past 18 months.

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