These SoCal residents are saying no to alcohol. Here are the biggest reasons why

The verdict is in: fewer Americans are drinking alcohol.

A record high percentage of U.S. adults — 53% — now say even moderate drinking is bad for their health, up from 28% just 10 years ago. That's according to a recent Gallup poll . The uptick is largely driven by young adults, but older adults are increasingly likely to think moderate drinking carries risks.

AirTalk , LAist 89.3's daily news program, opened up the phones to listeners. We asked you how your drinking habits have changed in recent years, the biggest reasons behind the shifts, and whether social pressure to drink is easing up.

Health matters

According to the poll, two thirds of Americans see even moderate drinking as harmful. And indeed, AirTalk listeners reflect that stance.

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