A recent survey revealed that 1 in 5 California women over the age of 50 are drinking more now than they did in their 20s and 30s.
Recovery.org, a provider of addiction recovery treatment resources, surveyed 3,160 women above the age of 50.
While the pandemic has played a significant role in these statistics (the poll found that 19% of women say they have started drinking more alcohol since the the start of the pandemic compared to before) there are several other factors that were revealed by the poll.
1 in 5 said reality TV shows that celebrate alcohol like the Real Housewives have influenced them to drink more.
In addition, a quarter of women in relationships say they usually drink more alcohol than their partners.
California isn't the only place where middle-aged women are drinking more. Female drinking rates are rising across America.
According to Recovery.org, middle-aged female drinkers in West Virginia are the most likely to drink more now than in their youth.
A separate survey revealed that 19% of Americans were more likely to turn to alcohol in an attempt to alleviate stress compared to pre-pandemic times.
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