20% increase alcohol consumption during COVID 19 An ANU study found that 20% of adult Australians drank more during May 2020 – one of the months during which the CIVID 19 pandemic was in full swing. Another study reported by the ABC found that 70% of Australians increased their alcohol consumption during the pandemic (starting […]

20% increase alcohol consumption during COVID 19 An ANU study found that 20% of adult Australians drank more during May 2020 – one of the months during which the CIVID 19 pandemic was in full swing. Another study reported by the ABC found that 70% of Australians increased their alcohol consumption during the pandemic (starting in March). Whatever the true figure, it is apparent that many people increased their consumption of alcohol during the pandemic, despite alcohol restrictions in some states and the threats of: Unemployment or at least a lower income in the months ahead Health issues arising from increased alcohol consumption It might make intuitive sense that threats will change behaviour, and they can most certainly contribute – with some consumers at least. But more often than not, threats are not enough to change ingrained habits, and, in some cases, threats are counterproductive. The literature suggests that the…