Chunk #1 — Introduction

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COVID-19 pandemic stressors are associated with reported increases in frequency of drunkenness among individuals with a history of alcohol use disorder.

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of the COVID-19 pandemic for some vulnerable groups [8–15]. Researchers have posited a variety of COVID-19-related hardships, such as social disconnection, lack of access to healthcare services, and economic difficulties, as potential explanations for these increases. However, it remains unknown which specific types of stressful COVID-19-related experiences are associated with increases in alcohol misuse and what healthy coping strategies might mitigate risk.