CNN.com's John Sutter talks with a man who has been sober for more than 30 years. He says going against the grain can feel tough, but it feels good to see that straight edge is now more widely accepted. Plus, sociologist, Grinnell College, explains how peer pressure works in our social surroundings.
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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