Introduction: The research aimed to assess the linkages between alcohol propensity and stress and coping styles in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. The project also focused on investigating the significance of differences in alcohol propensity, taking into account selected sociodemographic characteristics. Material and methods: A total of 1251 people in early adulthood (23.93 ± 2.88 y.o.) participated in the research, including 928 women (23.84 ± 2.89 y.o.), 318 men (24.21 ± 2.85 y.o.) and 5 people of other gender identity (22.20 ± 1.64 y.o.). A self-administered questionnaire, CISS, PSS-10 and AUDIT were used for the study. The statistical procedures used the Pearson correlation coefficient, as well as the Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Positive correlations were found between the intensity of alcohol use and emotional style (r = 0.111), avoidant style (r = 0.153) and seeking for substitute activities (r = 0.147), as well as a negative relationship with task-focused style (r=-0.076). Among young adults, factors contributed to high-intensity of alcohol propensity included: male gender, childlessness, living in cities of more than 100,000 inhabitants, people with secondary education, lack of a close personal relationship or being in a partnership, as well as a professional situation related to occasional or casual employment. Conclusions:Alcohol consumption is associated with an emotion- and avoidant-oriented stress-coping styles. 28% of the surveyed were among those at risk of developing alcohol addiction. It implies that the age group remains one of the social groups most exposed to the development of alcohol use disorders. Such situation requires development of prevention programmes that take into account the needs of young people.