One in eight Australians drinking alcohol every day during coronavirus outbreak, survey finds

Alcohol and Drug Foundation says one in 10 people report consuming more than 10 standard drinks per week

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A new Alcohol and Drug Foundation survey has found one in eight Australians have been drinking every day since the coronavirus outbreak began.

The foundation quizzed more than 1,000 people, with a concerning number reporting they were drinking more than usual.