But there are many other reasons why drinking can be problematic. Of course, one big reason to stop drinking is an alcohol use disorder, or what’s commonly known as alcoholism. “There are lots of reasons why people decide to not drink anymore,” said Sally Adams, an associate professor in psychology at the University of Birmingham. Depending on the state, about 9% to 21% of people in the US don’t drink at all, according to. Though popular culture would likely stigmatize Wood’s choice or imply she lives a boring life lacking fun or social activity, she’s far from alone in making this change.Īccording to a 2019 survey conducted by IWSR, a drinks market analysis group, 52% of US customers reported that they were trying to reduce their alcohol intake. So she decided to stop for a bit and quickly realized she’d completely lost the urge. On top of that, Wood also noticed that drinking made her anxiety worse. The twentysomething Instagram personality and creative strategist had never been a huge drinker - and when she did imbibe, only one or two drinks left her feeling sick the next day. And no, she didn’t have a “problem” with alcohol, as most people assume when she turns down a cocktail.
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