Studies show that the surge in alcohol use was not just a temporary spike but has become a lingering legacy of the pandemic era.

The rise in consumption was seen across almost all demographics, but certain groups faced specific challenges:

: Those with minor children in the household increased their drinks per month by 64% , compared to only 20% for those without children.

The shift was driven by a combination of psychological, social, and policy-related factors: Pandemic-era increase in alcohol use persists