COVID-19 poses unique challenges for alcohol drinkers

Providence Mental Health Team

With all of the additional stress about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it's natural to feel vulnerable right now. If you're currently struggling with an alcohol use disorder, crises such as this bring up a particularly unique set of concerns.

Regardless of how much alcohol a person consumes, it can weaken our immune system over time. Those who have problematic drinking behaviors can be amongst the most vulnerable populations for getting COVID-19.

This article from alcohol.org outlines how COVID-19 affects those struggline with alcoholism, like:

anxiety when faced with the unknown
isolation from your support system
a weakened immune system
how to get help for alcoholism

We know this time can be stressful and it can be tempting to turn to old patterns, but rest assured there is help available - all you have to do is reach out. What we can't do alone, we can do together.

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Whether it's stress, anxiety, dementia, addiction or any number of life events that impede our ability to function, mental health is a topic that impacts nearly everyone. The Providence Mental Health Team is committed to offering every-day tips and clinical advice to help you and your loved ones navigate mental health conditions.
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