Recent news stories have highlighted a dramatic increase in violent crime, specifically homicides, in cities across the nation during the pandemic. Reports suggest that possible causes for this rise include fewer face-to-face interactions and increased mental health stressors.
But what many seem to be missing is another factor whose role in violent crime has been extensively documented in public health research: excessive alcohol use.
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