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Wisconsin sees surge in alcohol tax revenue during pandemic

The forum says excessive alcohol use is among Wisconsin’s longstanding health issues. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar with UW Health says there are many reasons people turn to alcohol. She says it helps people cope with stress, loneliness and bordum. She encourgaes people who are struggling with alcoholism or binge drinking to identify why they are dirnking and then find alterative activities.