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.

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    You’re an idiot spreading an admitted anecdote. Use your phone and look it up before you spread your ignorance to other people.

    Alcohol and benzo withdrawal can be incredibly dangerous and medical professionals should be consulted whenever possible.

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      Booze, Benzos, and Barbituates: the three deadly “B”s, merely cessation from which can kill.

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      If people are getting medical advice from lemmy they have bigger problems. And at least I called it out as anecdotal. Go rage somewhere else.