Consumers turn to alcohol to relieve stress caused by COVID-19

Consumers turn to alcohol to relieve stress caused by COVID-19 Alcohol sales are through the roof, but the trend could represent a real danger to public health Consumer Affairs By Gary Guthrie, Reporter April 29, 2020 Studies have shown that stress and anxiety are running counter to relaxation and gratitude. People are calming their nerves by meditating, by exercising, […]

Guest column: Adolescent alcohol use: Things to consider

Guest column: Adolescent alcohol use: Things to consider Index Journal By Dana Brock April 30, 2020 Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among South Carolina’s youth and a major cause of loss of life for people under 21, with alcohol-related car crashes being the leading cause of those deaths. Statistics show that 7.5% of […]