Characteristics associated with buying alcohol to‐go and for delivery during the first year of the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic among a national sample of <scp>US</scp> adults

Trangenstein, Pamela J.; Karriker‐Jaffe, Katherine J.; Greenfield, Thomas K.; Kerr, William C.

doi:10.1111/dar.13659

Drug and Alcohol Review

2023

DOI: 10.1111/dar.13659

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Characteristics associated with buying alcohol to‐go and for delivery during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic among a national sample of US adults

Pamela J. Trangenstein

Katherine J. Karriker‐Jaffe

Thomas K. Greenfield

et al.

Abstract: Introduction This study: (i) determined the population coverage of alcohol delivery and to‐go/carryout policies (i.e., policies permitting bars/restaurants to sell individual drinks for off‐site consumption) in 2019 and 2020; and (ii) identified characteristics associated with alcohol delivery and to‐go purchases. Methods Data are from the National Alcohol Survey and Alcohol Policy Information System (n = 1677 adults, 52.1% female). Population coverage models summed state populations across state‐level bar/res… Show more

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Alcohol to-go sales policies at on-premise drinking establishments near large public US universities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rosen,

Walker,

Trangenstein

et al. 2024

Alcohol and Alcoholism

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Aims Sweeping policy changes during the COVID-19 pandemic increased alcohol availability through permitted to-go sales, potentially posing unique risks to college students. While to-go sales may make binge drinking more convenient, little remains known about these practices. Therefore, this study aimed to assess whether drinking establishments’ to-go sales practices are associated with their other operational practices and state policy. Method This cross-sectional analysis included 221 randomly selected bars, nightclubs, and restaurants within two miles of a large public university. Telephone interviews assessed establishment practices, and the Alcohol Policy Information System provided state alcohol to-go laws. Regression models tested whether establishment to-go sales practices were associated with their business practices (logistic regression) and state policy (generalized estimating equations). Results Nearly one-half (44.8%) of drinking establishments sold alcohol to-go. Establishments with higher vodka prices had nearly 30% higher odds of selling spirits to-go (aOR = 1.29) and establishments offering happy hours specials had more than twice the odds of selling beer (aOR = 2.22), wine (aOR = 2.53), and spirits to-go (aOR = 2.60). Additionally, establishments that implemented physical distance requirements had higher odds of selling wine to-go (aOR = 3.00). State to-go laws were associated with higher odds of selling wine (aOR = 3.99) and spirits to-go (aOR = 5.43) in the full sample and beer to-go (aOR = 4.92) in urban counties. Conclusions Establishments that sell alcohol to-go tend to engage in other practices designed to drive sales. Evaluations of alcohol to-go sales laws on risky consumption among priority populations, including college students, are urgently needed to inform decisions about how to appropriately regulate sales.

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Alcohol to-go sales policies at on-premise drinking establishments near large public US universities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Rosen,

Walker,

Trangenstein

et al. 2024

Alcohol and Alcoholism

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Changes in US drinking and alcohol use disorders associated with social, health, and economic impacts of COVID-19

Kerr,

Ye,

Martinez

et al. 2024

Alcohol and Alcoholism

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Aims The COVID-19 pandemic increased alcohol consumption in the USA as a result of widespread individual changes in drinking patterns. Few studies have utilized longitudinal data allowing the prediction of increased or decreased drinking from COVID-19 economic, social, and health impacts. Methods Data are from 1819 respondents in the 2019–20 National Alcohol Survey and a one-year follow-up in early 2021. Changes in past-year alcohol volume, drinking days, days with 5+ drinks, and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) alcohol use disorder (AUD) severity were measured as outcomes. Measures of COVID-19 economic, health, and social impacts were assessed for the individual and household. Economic impacts were combined into Self and Household scores. Analyses utilized multinomial logistic regression models to estimate meaningful increases or decreases in outcomes, while generalized estimating equation models estimated overall effects. Results Increases in alcohol use and AUD severity were larger and more prevalent than decreases, and differences between sociodemographic groups in the prevalence of meaningful increases and decreases were found. Models of meaningful changes found that higher self-economic impact scores predicted increases in 5+ days and AUD severity. Generalized estimating equation models also found that the self-economic impact score predicted increased AUD severity and additionally that being an essential worker was associated with reductions in alcohol volume and 5+ days. Conclusions Substantial changes in drinking and AUD severity were observed, with increases in these outcomes being more prevalent and larger than decreases. Results highlight the importance of the pandemic’s economic impacts in predicting changes in drinking and AUD severity.

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Characteristics of high‐ and low‐risk drinkers who use online alcohol home delivery in Western Australia

Coomber,

Baldwin,

Taylor

et al. 2023

Drug and Alcohol Review

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IntroductionVariation in alcohol availability is an important driver of levels of consumption and harm, with recent increases in online alcohol home delivery use expanding availability. There is limited research on the impacts of these changes and the characteristics of consumers who use alcohol home delivery.MethodsThis study presents findings from an online survey (n = 465) of Western Australian adults who had purchased alcohol for home delivery within the past 6 months. Analyses compared high‐risk and low‐risk drinkers on use of, and exposure to, alcohol home delivery.ResultsCompared to low‐risk drinkers, high‐risk drinkers were significantly more likely to make more frequent online purchases (odds ratio 5.42), utilise same day delivery (odds ratio 2.91) and purchase through specialised online‐only retailers (odds ratio 2.69). High‐risk drinkers also reported receiving deliveries while intoxicated more often (odds ratio 11.62), and ordering alcohol for delivery to continue a current drinking session (odds ratio 7.47). High‐risk drinkers also received advertising for alcohol home delivery more frequently (odds ratio 1.60) than low‐risk drinkers. High‐risk drinkers also ordered larger quantities of alcohol than low‐risk drinkers (M = 49 vs. 32 standard drinks).Discussion and ConclusionsFindings from this study indicate that these services are popular with high‐risk drinkers and potentially undermine other policy efforts to reduce drinking. Within Australia, stronger legislation (such as mandatory delay between order and delivery) and monitoring (e.g., test purchasing for compliance) are recommended.

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Characteristics associated with buying alcohol to‐go and for delivery during the first year of the COVID‐19 pandemic among a national sample of US adults

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Alcohol to-go sales policies at on-premise drinking establishments near large public US universities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alcohol to-go sales policies at on-premise drinking establishments near large public US universities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Changes in US drinking and alcohol use disorders associated with social, health, and economic impacts of COVID-19

Characteristics of high‐ and low‐risk drinkers who use online alcohol home delivery in Western Australia

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