Not sure about grabbing that beer? You’re not alone. Americans are reaching for alcohol at record lows, according to a new Gallup survey.
The survey, out Aug. 20, found the number of Americans who say they drink alcohol sits at 54% for the second consecutive year − and health concerns appear to be a major factor.
“Fifty-one percent of U.S. adults now believe drinking one or two alcoholic beverages a day is bad for one’s health,” the survey results noted. “The figure is essentially unchanged from last year’s record-high 53%.”
In 2001, only 27% considered moderate drinking bad for one’s health, according to Gallup.
I had a spell where I’d just make my own wine at home. Could make a couple gallons at a time for cheap, it’d just take a few weeks to be drinkable.
But now it’s rare for me to drink too. So my excuse is all the wine I’ve made is “still aging”. Perfect hobby for the lazy and forgetful.