Sales of alcohol in the United States spiked sharply back in mid March. According to Nielsen , sales of alcoholic beverages rose 55% in the week ending March 21st, and there was a 243% increase in online orders. While data shows that overall alcohol sales have settled back down, and that the alcohol industry is beginning to suffer , we’re exploring how stresses caused by living under social distancing guidelines during a global pandemic might be causing some people to drink too much. And how the