January 2021 PMID 33105004

Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis?

Dawn E Sugarman, Shelly F Greenfield

Mentions

54
Peak: 10 in Nov 2020
across 6 sources since Oct 2020

Extended reach

149,838
potential audience

Total likes

43

Video views

1,361

Mentions per month

Oct 2020 – Mar 2022

Where it's discussed

  • News30 articles
  • X / Twitter15 posts
  • Facebook3 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects concern about the rising alcohol consumption linked to pandemic-related stress, with posts emphasizing the importance of public health strategies like education and telehealth. Words like 'need to respond' and 'important to target' show a serious tone that underscores the potential impact of these issues and solutions, indicating a collective recognition of the article’s relevance and urgency.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of addressing increased alcohol use during the pandemic, supporting the article's concern with public health responses.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, highlighting specific issues like stress management, rising consumption, and suggested interventions, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions reference specific recommendations, such as education and telehealth, showing a thoughtful engagement rather than superficial sharing.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants believe the article highlights a significant public health challenge that requires strategic response, emphasizing the potential for meaningful change.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses how alcohol consumption has become a significant public health issue during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many people drinking more due to stress, anxiety, and social isolation.
  • It explores the negative impacts of increased alcohol use, including greater mental health problems, addiction risks, and strain on healthcare resources.
  • The article suggests strategies for responding to this crisis, such as improving access to mental health services, promoting awareness about healthy drinking habits, and implementing policies to reduce alcohol misuse.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
ACOG
@acog · X

A recent @JournalGIM article, “Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis?,” finds that alcohol use as a coping mechanism is on the rise during the #COVID19 pandemic, particularly among women aged 25–64 years. https://t.co/Dui0lBKkVa 1/

Apr 15, 2021 · 4 likes · 56,463 followers View post →
JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine
@JournalGIM · X

Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? https://t.co/yRVm2bLT6I

Oct 27, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 8,742 followers View post →
ACOG
@acog · X

A recent @JournalGIM article, “Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis?” finds that alcohol use as a coping mechanism is on the rise during the #COVID19 pandemic, particularly among women aged 25-64 years old. https://t.co/JVpew8WIb1 1/ https://t.co/NZJ0hOybOS

Dec 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 56,463 followers View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
@SSA_Addiction · X

#Alcohol and #COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? | Journal of General Internal Medicine https://t.co/dMfsBwY9s9

Nov 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 8,763 followers View post →
JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine
@JournalGIM · X

Full impact of #Covid19 on alcohol use is not yet known. Current rise in drinking during pandemic requires response to help people limit use of alcohol as means of coping with pandemic’s stressors & prevent adverse consequences of alcohol overuse @dsugarm https://t.co/LSyxe89ktW https://t.co/Yl2kqKnNxv

Nov 8, 2020 · 1 share · 8,742 followers View post →
Alcohol Review
@alcohol_review · X

"It is important that public health messages be targeted to include managing stress and anxiety without using alcohol, drinking within safe limits during physical distancing and social isolation..." @dsugarm https://t.co/2VkI5QJ6M7 https://t.co/MGeMn7vWPb

Nov 3, 2020 · 1 share · 2,312 followers View post →

All mentions

SACI CBR and TelePT Clinic
@sacicb · X

2.) Sugarman, D. E., & Greenfield, S. F. (2021). Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis?. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 36(1), 214-215.

Aug 25, 2021 · 85 followers View post →
ACOG
@acog · X

A recent @JournalGIM article, “Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis?,” finds that alcohol use as a coping mechanism is on the rise during the #COVID19 pandemic, particularly among women aged 25–64 years. https://t.co/Dui0lBKkVa 1/

Apr 15, 2021 · 4 likes · 56,463 followers View post →
Wellspring Center for Prevention
@wellspringpreve · X

Even before the pandemic, the USA was experiencing rising rates of alcohol use and misuse. As a result of COVID-19, the USA is likely to see even further increases in alcohol consumption, raising significant public health concerns. More from @JournalGIM: https://t.co/NOvs4cn3LU

Dec 8, 2020 · 535 followers View post →
ACOG
@acog · X

A recent @JournalGIM article, “Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis?” finds that alcohol use as a coping mechanism is on the rise during the #COVID19 pandemic, particularly among women aged 25-64 years old. https://t.co/JVpew8WIb1 1/ https://t.co/NZJ0hOybOS

Dec 4, 2020 · 2 likes · 56,463 followers View post →
DanyaInstitute
@DanyaInstitute · X

RT @JournalGIM: Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? https://t.co/yRVm2bLT6I

Nov 17, 2020 · 1 share · 414 followers View post →
DanyaInstitute
@DanyaInstitute · X

Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? https://t.co/ybEStPnwOi

Nov 17, 2020 · 414 followers View post →
Dawn Sugarman
@dsugarm · X

RT @JournalGIM: Full impact of #Covid19 on alcohol use is not yet known. Current rise in drinking during pandemic requires response to help…

Nov 12, 2020 · 1 share · 161 followers View post →
Michael D. Thompson
@MikeThompsonGvt · X

RT @bethconnolly20: 3 recommendations to combat the rising rates of alcohol consumption: • Educate on how to manage stress & anxiety • Inc…

Nov 11, 2020 · 1 share · 1,263 followers View post →
Beth Connolly
@bethconnolly20 · X

3 recommendations to combat the rising rates of alcohol consumption: • Educate on how to manage stress & anxiety • Increase efforts to identify harmful drinking • Utilize telehealth & online support services https://t.co/yKHmNapPkn by @JournalGIM

Nov 11, 2020 · 1 share · 1,354 followers View post →
JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine
@JournalGIM · X

Full impact of #Covid19 on alcohol use is not yet known. Current rise in drinking during pandemic requires response to help people limit use of alcohol as means of coping with pandemic’s stressors & prevent adverse consequences of alcohol overuse @dsugarm https://t.co/LSyxe89ktW https://t.co/Yl2kqKnNxv

Nov 8, 2020 · 1 share · 8,742 followers View post →
Alcohol Review
@alcohol_review · X

RT @philcaincom: "It is important that public health messages be targeted to include managing stress and anxiety without using alcohol, dri…

Nov 3, 2020 · 1 share · 2,312 followers View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
@addiction-ssa.org · Bluesky

#Alcohol and #COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? | Journal of General Internal Medicine https://buff.ly/34Tisms

Nov 3, 2020 View post →
Society for the Study of Addiction
@SSA_Addiction · X

#Alcohol and #COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? | Journal of General Internal Medicine https://t.co/dMfsBwY9s9

Nov 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 8,763 followers View post →
Alcohol Review
@alcohol_review · X

"It is important that public health messages be targeted to include managing stress and anxiety without using alcohol, drinking within safe limits during physical distancing and social isolation..." @dsugarm https://t.co/2VkI5QJ6M7 https://t.co/MGeMn7vWPb

Nov 3, 2020 · 1 share · 2,312 followers View post →
JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine
@JournalGIM · X

Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? https://t.co/yRVm2bLT6I

Oct 27, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 8,742 followers View post →
PsychiatryAI.com
@PsychiatryAIcom · X

Alcohol and COVID-19: How Do We Respond to This Growing Public Health Crisis? https://t.co/zQXjzxqyNs

Oct 26, 2020 · 435 followers View post →