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How Americans' drinking habits have changed during pandemic

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How Americans' drinking habits have changed during the pandemic

Stay-at-home orders posed a special challenge to Americans who struggle with addiction and rely on the support of in-person recovery meetings. Many others found their alcohol consumption patterns changed significantly during the pandemic. William Brangham reports on the impact COVID-19 has had on Americans’ substance use -- including consequences that could long outlast the virus.

06/11/2020

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