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As doctors welcome this trend, more young Americans are showing aversion to alcohol

As doctors welcome this trend, more young Americans are showing aversion to alcohol

 


It seems that the times have really changed. New studies show that young Americans are making healthier options: they aren’t drinking alcohol as they used to be.

A Investigation According to the JAMA Pediatrics, the number of American college students who are disgusted with alcoholic beverages is higher than before. Between 2002 and 2018, the number of adults aged 18 to 22 who chose not to drink increased. The number of people in college has increased from the usual 20 percent to 28 percent. Many people did not go to school. Therefore, it increased from 24% to 30%.

Sean Esteban McCabe, the lead author of the study and director of the Center for Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking, and Health at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, is out of college and school.

The study did not identify possible reasons for the decrease in alcohol consumption. However, researchers have suggested that this increase could be brought about by an increase in the number of young Americans living with their parents. They also acknowledged efforts towards intervention and alcohol prevention.

In addition, it seems that drinking activity has decreased not only in the United States but also in the United Kingdom. Binge eating and related dangerous behaviors are now less prevalent in the UK compared to previous studies. In 2005, only 18% were non-drinkers, but in 2015 this number increased to 29%. The number of people who indulge in heavy drinking has also decreased. From 27% to 18% now, according to recent data.

Ty Schepis, co-author of the study and professor of psychology at Texas State University, said one of the annoyances he saw in the study was the increasing combination of marijuana and alcohol.


Young woman drinking

More young people are drinking less alcohol.
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With such a terrifying number, especially in the use of substances, researchers suggest that US policymakers must try to find ways to deal with the behavior of young adults, helping those who steer away from alcohol. And provide more intervention efforts to those who use marijuana.etc