For decades, drinking alcohol has been synonymous with socializing, celebrating , and relaxing. But these days, the youth seems to be rewriting the narrative—or at least taking a more conscientious approach. According to The New York Times , alcohol consumption among Gen Z has plummeted compared to Millennials when they were the same age. According to another report , 28% of Gen Z in the United States say they never drink alcohol, compared to only 16% of Millennials.

I wanted to understand why so many of my peers were taking the sober path. Is it because we’ve grown up in an era where “wellness” is a lifestyle—an era in which green juices , adaptogens and matcha lattes are as trendy as some clothing brands? Or, is it that our health consciousness has combined with our notoriou

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