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Americans are drinking less-don’t toss out the pretty glasses with the booze.
Slate Magazine • • technology
Key Points:
- A 2025 Gallup survey reveals that only 54% of U.S. adults consume alcohol, marking the lowest drinking rate in 90 years, reflecting a growing trend toward sobriety.
- The author shares a personal journey of reducing alcohol intake due to health concerns and alcohol sensitivity, highlighting the challenge of giving up the ritual of drinking.
- The sensory experience of drinking, particularly the enjoyment of beautiful glassware, is emphasized as a significant part of the ritual and pleasure associated with alcohol.
- To maintain the celebratory and social aspects of drinking without alcohol, the author collects and uses fancy glassware for nonalcoholic beverages, which helps sustain healthier habits.
- Ultimately, the article suggests that the true craving behind drinking is the desire for celebration and connection, which can be fulfilled simply by using a special glass.
