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Today, Explained

Dry January

Dec 28, 2023
26:31
Snipd AI
Exploring the decline in alcohol consumption among young adults, the link between alcohol and cancer risk, the association between drinking and life expectancy, the rise of sober bars and non-alcoholic drinks, the emergence of the straight-edge movement, and the changing acceptance of sobriety.
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Quick takeaways

  • Young adults in the US are increasingly less likely to drink alcohol in the past two decades.
  • Moderate alcohol consumption can increase the risk of alcohol-related deaths, so reducing alcohol consumption is recommended.

Deep dives

Young adults are drinking less

According to Gallup polling, young adults in the United States have become progressively less likely to use alcohol over the past two decades. The percentage of 18 to 34-year-olds who report drinking in the past week or drinking more than they should has decreased.

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