The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol-related emergency department visits in the Netherlands: The ALCOVID study.
Femke M F M KnapenSusanne J M LaumerFrits H M Van OschDennis G BartenPublished in: Drug and alcohol review (2021)
Despite reports of higher alcohol consumption, we observed a reduction of alcohol-related ED visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline was most distinct during the second lockdown period, which included an alcohol ban. Further prospective studies are warranted to examine this possible association.