It\u0027s official, COVID\u002D19 pandemic has led to an increase in alcohol use
Provinces across Canada took different approaches to regulating alcohol and relaxing restrictions during the pandemic. Most provinces, with the exception of Prince Edward Island, quickly declared liquor retailers an essential service. But when P.E.I. attempted to close liquor stores during the initial phase of the lockdown, the public outcry forced officials to reverse that decision.
Both North Vancouver and Port Coquitlam have launched pilot projects allowing drinking at selected local parks and public spaces, and Vancouver is considering doing the same.Dr.
“Keeping alcohol retailers open and deeming them an essential service during the pandemic was generally supported by health experts and substance use disorder specialists because of people living with alcohol dependence need to have access to alcohol to avoid serious consequences of withdrawal,” said Hobin, “however, if alcohol retailers are deemed an essential service is that signalling to the public that alcohol is an essential commodity or product?”Article content continuedstudy found 25 per...
“We need to ensure there is access to alcohol for those with severe alcohol use disorders, but there are good things we could do with restricting alcohol availability,” said Johnson. “The harmful effects of alcohol, the cost to society, morbidity and mortality far outweigh illicit drugs in the long term. Alcohol is a known carcinogen linked to over 200 types of cancers and many chronic conditions.
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