"Alcohol-Related Deaths in America: A Daily Toll of Nearly 500"
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report reveals that nearly 500 people died per day from alcohol-related causes during the pandemic, marking a 29% increase from before the pandemic. Alcohol has become one of the top killers of Americans, surpassing daily COVID-19 deaths. The spike in alcohol-related deaths is linked to pandemic-related stress, isolation, and disruptions, as well as the rise of alcohol delivery services. Psychiatrists and addiction experts attribute the increase to growing mental illness, stress, and anxiety among Americans. Substance misuse and addiction, including binge drinking, ballooned during the pandemic, with over 100,000 overdose deaths reported in a 12-month period.