Rise in alcohol consumption during coronavirus pandemic causes concern among local health experts Confronting friends and loved ones about the issue of alcohol abuse can be difficult due to the stigma surrounding the issue. Author: Zack Briggs Updated: 6:44 PM CDT April 13, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — American adults are reportedly drinking more alcohol during the pandemic, prompting health experts to bring awareness to the dangers of overconsumption. “Isolation, depression, anxiety—all of those are a perfect storm for somebody consuming more alcohol,” said Abigail Moore, CEO of the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness. Alcohol consumption among adults rose 14% between 2019 and 2020, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.