With addiction directly impacting over 20 million Americans, most people know and care about someone battling this reality.  With the increase of stress and isolation in the wake of COVID-19, alcohol sales and treatment intakes are on the rise.  In the midst of attempts to cope with a “new norm”, families are reaching out more than ever to seek support and recovery.  This presentation will focus on increasing understanding of the relationship between COVID and addiction, understanding how this pandemic has created a “perfect storm” for addiction, and what solutions family members and loved ones can be empowered to explore.

- Increase understanding of the impact COVID-19 has had on substance use, mental health.

- Explore the impact COVID-19 has had on family systems where there is addiction, problematic use, or mental health concerns present.

- Process effective coping strategies and solutions to move from isolation and addiction, into connectedness…