Battling alcoholism during the pandemic

It's recommended you seek medical help from your health care provider about the safest way to cut back on alcohol use.

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Alcohol consumption has skyrocketed during the pandemic according to the "national institute of alcohol abuse and alcoholism".

So for "alcohol awareness month" we're telling you the story of how one rochester woman found the strength to get the help she needed.

Kimt news 3's madelyne watkins reports./// it's no secret that the pandemic forced many of us to stay in our homes more often.

And with that, came the feelings of boredom, depression and anxiety.

So to get through those feelings... some actually turned to alcohol.

"even though i was hanging on to my sobriety, it was probably one of the darkest times in my life.

And eventually, i ended up turning to alcohol."

Laura is a client at minnesota adult and teen challenge in rochester.

She's been battling alcohol addiction for the past 10 years.

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Laura says being the mom it's recommended that you seek help from your health care provider