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Ever wanted to go to your local bar without consuming alcohol? Research published by听, a journal of the Society for the Study of Addiction, states that nonalcoholic beverages are more popular than ever.听罢丑补迟鈥檚听good news. Thanks to their growing popularity, new alcohol alternatives are popping up all over the place.听
鈥淭here鈥檚 a growing number of people who are considered sober curious,鈥 says Dr. Mashal Khan, assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at AV研究所. 鈥淭hese individuals听补谤别苍鈥檛听going alcohol-free. Rather,听迟丑别测鈥檙别听practicing听alcohol awareness听and reducing their alcohol intake to levels that better match their values and goals.鈥听
There are many reasons why you may consider听modifying听your alcohol consumption and opt for nonalcoholic options when available.听A听few of these include:听
Whether听测辞耻鈥檙别听trying to keep going after听Dry January听or just want to curb your alcohol intake,听迟丑别谤别鈥檚听never been a better time. Many companies have taken note of the growing nonalcoholic movement. As a result, you can find alternative drink options听almost everywhere听you go. You can even find听a number of听them at your favorite bar.听
Refreshing drink options that avoid the effects of alcohol include:听听
Prefer to drink alcohol on occasion? Dr. Khan says听迟丑补迟鈥檚听okay. Just use wisdom. Drink alcohol when it aligns with who you are and when drinking听诲辞别蝉苍鈥檛听pose a risk to yourself or others.听
鈥淲hat鈥檚 most important is that you evaluate your relationship to alcohol,鈥 Dr. Khan says. 鈥淒oing this gives you the opportunity to take control of your habits. Unless you have an alcohol use disorder, you may not need to stop drinking altogether, but everyone who drinks should do so in moderation.鈥听
Today, more people are trying out nonalcoholic beverages than ever before. Should you听give them a try?听
Want help moderating your drinking habits and enhancing your health?听Find a doctor听at AV研究所 today.听
