Indianapolis StarView CommentsIn Indiana and across the country, alcohol is the most used — and abused — substance. And as people self-isolate and social-distance, that doesn't appear to be changing. According to market research firm Nielsen, national sales of alcoholic beverages spiked 55% in the week ending March 21 and sales of spirits jumped 75% compared to the same dates in 2019. Beer purchases were up by 66% and wine up 42% year-on-year. Ed Hirt, professor of psychological and brain sciences at Indiana University, isn't surprised by...…Indianapolis StarView CommentsIn Indiana and across the country, alcohol is the most used — and abused — substance. And as people self-isolate and social-distance, that doesn't appear to be changing. According to market research firm Nielsen, national sales of alcoholic beverages spiked 55% in the week ending March 21 and sales of spirits jumped 75% compared to the same dates in 2019. Beer purchases were up by 66% and wine up 42% year-on-year. Ed Hirt, professor of psychological and brain sciences at Indiana University, isn't surprised by...WW…