Problem drinking disproportionately impacts LGBTQ people.Many of us turn to liquor to help cope with stress, anxiety, and depression, some of which may be linked to discrimination we face.
Traditionally, the commercial gay scene has also been largely based around bars and clubs.The pandemic has only made things worse.
In the US, online alcohol sales rose 243% in March 2020. In England, deaths caused by alcohol hit a new high during the first nine months of 2020 (up by 16% from the previous year).