Americans are reaching for alcohol at record lows, according to a new Gallup survey – and health concerns appear to be a major factor.

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.

  • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Dude, if you need chemicals to be social, that’s kind of pathetic. Asian students can’t really drink alcohol, they lack processing enzyme in the liver. As a result, asian university students pack into bubble tea bars. Everyone is very social, loud, laughing. Next day no one is sick.