Pandemic Substance Use is Up in West Michigan, Nationally

GRAND RAPIDS (WOOD-AM) - West Michiganders are said to be falling back on vices amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Alcohol, adult entertainment and cigarette sales are up nationally, according to a new survey from Magnify Money.

Guiding Light in Grand Rapids says they're seeing the same trends.

"We’re the tenth highest alcohol consumption state since the pandemic hit," Guiding Light Development Director Starla McDermott tells WOOD-TV.

More at WOOD-TV.


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