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.

  • jedibob5@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I’d be interested to see a breakdown of this trend by states where marijuana is legalized vs. where it isn’t.

    • ThePantser@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I am a statistic that says weed prevents drinking in legal states. I feel better on it, I am happier, no hang over, and its 10x cheaper for the same level of effect. I can get intoxicated for less than $5. I haven’t had a drink in 2 years since starting weed.

        • LikeableLime@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          2 months ago

          I’m am alcoholic, recovering from heavy drinking for the past 20 years, and weed has always given me anxiety. I wish I could love it but I get so locked in my head and the thoughts just spiral. And in the rare cases that it doesn’t give me anxiety it just makes me so sleepy that I can’t even function