Why are folks involved in consuming much less?
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Why are folks involved in consuming much less?
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Based on Pew Analysis Heart – 79% of New Yr’s resolutions are about one factor: well being. It is Been a Minute is kicking off 2025 with a little bit collection known as “new yr, new me.” We’re stepping into among the large questions and cultural confusion round our well being and wellness.
This week – many People are beginning out the yr by slicing out alcohol and going “dry.” However general, alcohol is getting much less in style basically: in response to Gallup, the quantity of People that drink is all the way down to 58% – the bottom quantity since 1996. And 41% of People who do drink say they wish to drink much less. Is alcohol on its method out? And what wouldn’t it imply to stay in a extra sober tradition? Brittany Luse is joined by author and journalist Ana Marie Cox to get into how individuals are disentangling alcohol from their lives, and the teachings she’s realized as a recovering alcoholic.
This episode was produced by Liam McBain. It was edited by Jessica Placzek and Jasmine Romero. Engingeering got here from Becky Brown. Barton Girdwood is our Senior Producer. Our Govt Producers are Jasmine Romero and Veralyn Williams. Our VP of Programming is Yolanda Sangweni.
