Stay-at-Home + Boredom = A Witch’s Brew of Americans Abusing More Alcohol and Drugs – Should the Government Step In?

The spike in Coronavirus cases in the United States and government orders to keep Americans at home during the crisis is apparently having a side effect that probably everyone could see coming: alcohol sales are exploding. According to USC News, alcohol purchases rose 55% in late March. And there is evidence that marijuana purchases are also on the rise. 

What should the government’s response be to Americans with time on their hands taking a deep dive into alcohol and drug abuse? The Future of Freedom Foundations’ Jacob Hornberger gives his take in our latest podcast.

Listen to the 2-minute podcast.