Are there fewer alcohol-related deaths? Are there fewer instances of drunk driving? Do we yet see the sort of payoffs of fewer young people drinking beyond their health, presumably? We find ourselves in a culture where alcohol is almost inseparable from most social gatherings. And so I think the real impact here to keep our eyes on is will this cultural shift persist?
New national health guidelines in Canada say any amount of alcohol consumption could lead to serious health risks. The guidance comes as more and more young people across Western nations are choosing Canada Dry.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Efim Shapiro, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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