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August 16, 2025International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

COVID-19 Pandemic Experiences and Hazardous Alcohol Use: Findings of Higher and Lower Risk in a Heavy-Drinking Midwestern State

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JWJustinian WurtzelPGPaul A. GilbertLSLoulwa Soweid

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Overview

Survey data reveals a rise in alcohol use during COVID-19 in Iowa, highlighting the influence of pandemic stressors and social support.

Key Points

  • About 12.4% of surveyed adults reported increased alcohol use during the pandemic, predominantly linked to emotional reactions and disrupted routines.
  • The study analyzed survey data from 4047 Iowa residents, focusing on pandemic stressors and their effects on drinking patterns.
  • Logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between COVID-19 stressors and changes in drinking behavior, controlling for demographics.
  • Findings suggest that while some stressors may elevate alcohol consumption, they do not affect heavy or binge drinking rates significantly.

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Wurtzel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235fdb210217d6477323ehttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22081230
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