Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, there are numerous rumors and myths floating around one of them is the consumption of alcohol. Going by the rumors, alcohol can cut the effect of coronavirus on our bodies.
Finally, the World Health Organization has responded on this theory. To people consuming alcohol in lockdown, the WHO European arm that relying on alcohol to ease the pain of lockdown is not helpful.
According to Dr Aiysha Malik, technical officer for the WHO's department of mental health, said, “For people without addictions, using substances will not help to manage the stress of self-isolation. They can make things worse.”
She further added, 'When we're staying at home routines are very important for creating a sense of structure. Minimizing the unhelpful coping strategies of using tobacco or alcohol can also be important for wellbeing and minimizing content you might find distressing in the news.”
She also stated that WHO urged people to look after their mental health by consuming healthily, exercising as well as sleeping properly.