Harvard specialists sift damage of pandemic-era drinking
As studies signal serious health consequences, specialists scramble to treat acute cases and reinforce limits that define moderate use.
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As studies signal serious health consequences, specialists scramble to treat acute cases and reinforce limits that define moderate use.
At the beginning of the global pandemic, uncorking a bottle of wine seemed to be the thing to do. A grip on a champagne stem felt like a grip on life, virtual happy hours were all the rage and there were plenty of memes about drinking making the rounds. But a year into quarantine, Dry January has come and gone, yet evidence suggests sobriety is sticking around. And it's not just those who struggle with alcoholism who have embraced a sober lifestyle. There's a growing group of people that are becoming sober or significantly cutting back on drinking to improve their health and well-being.