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The impact of nationwide alcohol ban during the COVID-19 lockdown on alcohol use-related internet searches and behaviour in India: An infodemiology study.

Swarndeep SinghPawan SharmaYatan Pal Singh Balhara
Published in: Drug and alcohol review (2020)
Indian internet users exhibited significantly increased online interest for alcohol-related searches during lockdown. It seems that the challenges associated with offering interventions for alcohol use-related problems are likely to continue once the lockdown is lifted and people have the option to access alcohol and treatment services freely.
Keyphrases
  • health information
  • mental health
  • coronavirus disease
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • sars cov
  • alcohol consumption
  • physical activity
  • drug induced