WORKING Australian mothers are turning to alcohol to help cope with the stress of juggling parenting and work since COVID-19, new studies from LaTrobe University show.
Twenty-two Australian women were interviewed over five months in 2022, most of whom were professional workers aged between 36-51.
Many felt "overburdened" during COVID restrictions, with an increased workload and lack of organisational support, leading to increased alcohol intake, with most drinking around two glasses of wine three-to-four times a week.
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