More Americans Are Embracing a Sober Holiday Season

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Are you relying on booze to get through the holiday chaos? A new poll reveals that fewer Americans are turning to alcohol or substances this year, with more opting to face the festivities sober.

According to the survey, 48% of Americans don’t plan to drink or smoke anything during the holidays, an increase from 42% two years ago. Meanwhile, only 11% plan to indulge in both drinking and smoking, a slight dip from 13%.

For those who aren’t staying sober this season, here’s what they say they’ll be drinking the most:

  1. Beer – 22%
  2. Wine – 21%
  3. Eggnog – 19%
  4. Mixed drinks – 17%
  5. Straight liquor – 10% (for the no-nonsense crowd)

Other beverages trailed behind, with only 6% choosing cider or spiked seltzer and 5% going for champagne.

Whether you’re celebrating with a toast or “raw-dogging” the holidays without a drink in hand, the season looks a little different for everyone this year.

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Matt Ray

Matt Ray

Matt is a Jacksonville native and has been in radio for over two decades. Matt also owns his own production company that produces Award winning Radio and TV commercials all over the country for a variety of clients.

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