If you’re drinking or betting more in lockdown, you’re not alone.

For the millions of Australians currently living under lockdowns — many without clarity on when things might return to “normal” — there’s no doubt the restrictions on our day-to-day lives present a variety of challenges and hardships.

But for people who have addictions, or who are at risk of developing an addiction, lockdowns can pose a unique set of difficulties.

Dr Anastasia Hronis, founder of the Australian Institute for Human Wellness, writes for the Conversation about the impact of lockdowns during COVID for people with addictions, or at risk of addictions.

Read the full article here:

https://theconversation.com/if-youre-drinking-or-betting-more-in-lockdown-youre-not-alone-but-watch-for-these-signs-of-addiction-165621