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U.S. alcohol consumption drops to a 90-year low, new poll finds

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Re: U.S. alcohol consumption drops to a 90-year low, new poll finds

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Meanwhile daily or near-daily marijuana use has increased by 269% from 2008 to 2022.[1] [1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/611714/marijuana-use-dur...

Hence the virginity rates. Weed replacing alcohol is a tragedy. Lonelier people in healthier bodies with rotting brains.

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Such a sad development, Young people need to drink more and socialize. No wonder the virginity rates are skyrocketing. You don't get into situations by getting stoned at home. Sure it is bad for your body but when used in moderation the benefits are much much more than that risk. What a scam the weed culture is. Maybe we should ban it again together with the social media to save the birth rates and the society in gen…

super bad faith that this is downvoted without comments

Re: U.S. alcohol consumption drops to a 90-year low, new poll finds

#33

Casinos are also seeing a similar drop

I can only speak to my personal experience, in Vegas, but the electronic machines have become pretty unfriendly to casual players who just want to enjoy themselves. Gone are the true 1-25 cent machines, replaced with games that pretty much require you to wager dollars at a time. Plus Vegas has gotten more entertainment oriented over time, so that the casinos really aren't that interesting anymore. The trend away from smoking probably plays a role, with few casino floors being smoke-free.

Re: U.S. alcohol consumption drops to a 90-year low, new poll finds

#34

Meanwhile daily or near-daily marijuana use has increased by 269% from 2008 to 2022.[1] [1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/611714/marijuana-use-dur...

shh, you are going to upset people that think drinking is evil and cutting it has no draw backs

It’s not evil, it’s just bad for you. A 5 mg edible a couple times a month is going to be a way better for someone than drinking multiple times a week.

Re: U.S. alcohol consumption drops to a 90-year low, new poll finds

#36

Meanwhile daily or near-daily marijuana use has increased by 269% from 2008 to 2022.[1] [1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/611714/marijuana-use-dur...

shh, you are going to upset people that think drinking is evil and cutting it has no draw backs

No deaths have ever been reported from an overdose on Marijuana [1], and about 10k people a year die from DUI deaths in the US [2]. There is no safe level of alcohol consumption [3] [4]. There is strong evidence alcohol use leads to cancer [5].

[1] https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/marijuana

[2] https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving

[3] https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-...

[4] https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.10.21256931v...

[5] https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/a...

Re: U.S. alcohol consumption drops to a 90-year low, new poll finds

#37

Found myself cutting back, too. I drink beer and usually have 1-2 at a time - any more and the flavors just get muddled. It's water, tea, coffee for me most of the time (added benefit of polyphenols, antioxidants for those brewed drinks). If I drank more, I would be too worried about handicapping my intellect.

I love tea, but because of the caffeine I think of it as a morning/afternoon enjoyment. It'd be lovely to have more evening refreshments. I have various mixers for seltzer water, which helps. Also just drinking less liquids at night probably helps some with sleeping in general but I really like having something to sip on.

There's always tisanes like rooibos and herbs (mint, etc). I read that with regular consumption of caffeine you don't tend to notice it anymore (sensitivity aside) which has been my experience. It helps my workouts and getting up but I've never felt like I needed it or it keeps me up (still try to not have it past 3 or 4pm). Agree on tapering liquids near bedtime.

Re: U.S. alcohol consumption drops to a 90-year low, new poll finds

#38
post #23

Such a sad development, Young people need to drink more and socialize. No wonder the virginity rates are skyrocketing. You don't get into situations by getting stoned at home. Sure it is bad for your body but when used in moderation the benefits are much much more than that risk. What a scam the weed culture is. Maybe we should ban it again together with the social media to save the birth rates and the society in gen…

super bad faith that this is downvoted without comments

Especially when you consider this user's profile:

"Sometimes I will say things I don't actually believe so we can have a more lively debate."

Re: U.S. alcohol consumption drops to a 90-year low, new poll finds

#40

There was a pretty good Kurzgesagt video posted earlier today on alcohol in general: https://youtu.be/aOwmt39L2IQ The shift in perception of alcohol is certainly a good sign. Even outside of the health benefits, a night out at the bar is expensive now (at least on the East Coast) and honestly speaking other drugs are simply more cost-effective. I still have the occasional cocktail when going out with friends but now…

NA beers and cocktails are becoming more common at bars and restaurants, which helps dramatically if you are shifting lifestyles.

You can still go out with friends and enjoy festivities while "blending in". People are often more caged if they're drinking and you're not and that subtle camouflage can help alleviate that social awkwardness.

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