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Americans started drinking more during the pandemic, and a new study shows that lasted for years

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86% Informative

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increases in stress-related drinking.

Researchers found drinking increases from 2018 to 2020 persisted into 2022 .

Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States .

The findings highlight an "alarming public health issue," the authors say.

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92

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94

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65

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formal

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English

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61

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short-lived

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