Apparently the opposite is happening.
People are comforting themselves with food during the recession.

Thornton's profits went up 10% last year.

Thrilling stuff.
( Major Turd for tonight only, Tue 16 Jun 2009, 23:09, archived)

Corporate spending on booze is down
but personal spending on booze is up. It looks like people are taking responsibility for drowning their own sorrows.
( wynoh kills threads by his mere presence, Tue 16 Jun 2009, 23:46, archived)