I didn't realize my drinking was unhealthy until I tracked it — using the old government guidelines

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I used the CDC and NIAAA guidelines on alcohol consumption to set a goal. Tracking my drinking with clear guardrails helped me cut back by 50%.

Julia Pugachevsky

I started following the 'one and non' drinking rule. Adding mocktails cut my drinking in half and helped me lose fat.

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Women drinking
As a social drinker, alternating boozy beverages with N/As helped me have fun while cutting back on alcohol.

Julia Pugachevsky

Gen Z is 'Zebra Striping' their way out of hangovers

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Two women clink glasses containing non-alcoholic mocktails.
Gen Z is redefining drinking culture to skip hangovers entirely, prioritizing non-alcoholic options and THC drinks over a traditional boozy night out.

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This New Year's Eve, the Champagne market is looking for hope

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The Champagne market appears to be stabilizing — even amid tariffs and shifts in consumer preferences.

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Pubs, pints, and padel: A night in the City of London's pubs shows how post-work drinking culture is changing

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An outside shot of a pub in London's Leadenhall Market.
Leadenhall Market remains a hub for after-work socializing.

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Jim Beam temporarily closes a Kentucky bourbon distillery amid a tough time for the American distilled spirits industry

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19: Jim Beam products on display during Catch of the Day: A Seafood Feast presented by Modelo hosted by Andrew Zimmern during Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ on October 19, 2025 in New York City.

Gen Z feels weird talking about drinking — and it's forcing bars to change

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A young woman holds a cocktail while racking balls at a pool table.
Gen Z's approach to alcohol is forcing bars to change their strategy and menu offerings.

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A sommelier recommends 5 of the best sparkling wines under $30 that taste more expensive than they are

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Bottle of Brut Prosecco Mionetto Prosecco
Brut Prosecco

Ellen O'Brien

I'm the CEO of BeatBox Beverages. DJing, dad duty, and catching up with Mark Cuban are all part of my day.

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Justin Fenchel
CEO of BeatBox Beverages Justin Fenchel stands with a cardboard cutout of Mark Cuban, an investor in the brand.

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A member of the US Witness Protection Program since age 7 explains how the experience changed her life for the worse

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Jackee Taylor looking at a suitcase
Jackee Taylor has been in the Witness Protection Program most of her life.

Jackee Taylor

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