A discussion on the increasing popularity of non-alcoholic drinks and their benefits, including the social aspect of drinking and the emergence of alternatives without the negative effects of alcohol.
What with Christmas parties and work drinks, this time of year can feel like one long hangover. But a new generation of alcohol-free alternatives is emerging which claim to offer the fun of alcohol without the painful morning-after. Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample are joined by science correspondent Hannah Devlin to sample some of these drinks and interrogate the science behind them. Help support our independent journalism at
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