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Think about the last party or gathering you went to. How many people were drinking—and how much?

If it felt lighter than years past, you’re seeing a real trend. Alcohol consumption is declining across wealthy countries, not just among young people adopting “sober-curious” ways of life but across age groups.

The reasons range from stark health research to economic pressures to the collapse of the myth of the “moderate European drinker.” From July, Tim Naimi explains why so many people in so many countries are drinking so much less—and what’s driving the shift …

Available through December 19.

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