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Alcohol and drug use are at crisis levels in the U.S. A 2021 Quit Genius survey of 1,075 full- and part-time workers found increasing use of alcohol and drugs during the pandemic, especially among those working remotely.
Seventy-five percent worked remotely at some point during the pandemic, and 38% reported drinking more alcohol during the pandemic. Additionally, 18% reported taking more drugs during the pandemic.
Read more: As addiction rates soar, employers can offer a lifeline
Dr. David Crabtree grew up in a small mining and farming community in Virginia. He spent many hours shadowing physicians at his local community hospital and witnessed the impact of drugs on his … Read full bio
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