Liquor before beer, best to steer clear? Why people are drinking less these days
Have you been at a party recently and found yourself reaching for sparkling water instead of a glass of wine? Join the club.
A new Gallup poll found that Americans are drinking less than ever before. Only 54% of U.S. adults are reporting that they consume alcohol. That’s a record low since the survey company started asking about people’s drinking habits back in 1939.
And young people are drinking less than older Americans, a trend we’re seeing in our region, too: The Seattle Times reports that young people - especially young men - are reporting lower alcohol consumption than…
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