This study explored the relationship between alcohol and substance use in the general population during the early stages of COVID-19 as related to individual, family, and community stressors. A convenience sample of adults who resided in the USA and Canada was utilized. An online survey was conducted. Over one-third of the sample reported utilizing alcohol and substances as a means to cope during the pandemic. A linear regression revealed that use of social media as a source of information, being personally affected by COVID-19, experiencing child care challenges, and not being associated with a religious community were related to increased likeliness for alcohol and/or substance use. Future research should explore these concepts further within the general population.

本研究探讨了在 COVID-19 的早期阶段，一般人群中酒精与物质使用之间的关系与个人、家庭和社区压力源有关。使用了居住在美国和加拿大的成年人的便利样本。进行了在线调查。超过三分之一的样本报告称在大流行期间使用酒精和物质作为应对手段。线性回归显示，使用社交媒体作为信息来源、个人受到 COVID-19 的影响、经历儿童保育挑战以及与宗教社区无关，这些都与酒精和/或物质使用的可能性增加有关。未来的研究应该在普通人群中进一步探索这些概念。