Young Adults Who Drink Alone , More Likely To Develop Alcoholism.<br />CNN reports adolescents and young adults who drink alone may be at a significantly high risk of developing an abusive relationship with alcohol later in life.<br />Experts say such risk of developing alcoholism is higher for women.<br />As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the <br />closures of social venues and bars, .<br />many Americans increased their <br />consumption of alcohol, often alone.<br />Several studies have now shown that solitary drinking increased as a result of the pandemic. , Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, via CNN.<br />Studies have also shown that <br />the associations between solitary drinking and alcohol problems are stronger for young women compared to young men. , Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, via CNN.<br />This is especially concerning given that there have been recent increases in solitary drinking among US female adolescents, Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, via CNN.<br />Studies have documented a rise in stress <br />and mental health concerns among young Americans related to the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />The primary reason young people drink alone is to cope with negative emotions ... , Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, via CNN.<br />... and developing such a relationship with alcohol during the pandemic might place solitary drinkers on a trajectory of increased alcohol use ... , Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, via CNN.<br />... possibly resulting in more alcohol-related problems. , Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, via CNN
