Aussies Drinking, Using Cannabis More During the Pandemic

Aussies Drinking, Using Cannabis More During the Pandemic
A man leaves a "bottle shop" displaying a sign showing dozens of beers for sale, in Melbourne, Australia on March 31, 2020. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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Two in five Australians have been drinking more alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows.

The Global Drug Survey COVID-19 Special Edition results released on Sept 9 showed cannabis use has also increased.