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.
It depends. I have an occasional drink. Is it awesome for my health? No. Do I think that a drink every week or two has any noticeable effect on my health? No. Have I had problem drinking behaviors in the past? Yes. Was that detrimental to my physical & mental health. Absolutely. Moderation is the main factor here.
Abstention is always better than moderation when the subject is poison. This is cope.
To each their own.
Sounds like the ideal is never drinking another drop, like good job microdosing alcohol for no benefit?