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The new sobriety: Why young people aren’t drinking any more

The new sobriety: Why young people aren’t drinking any more

And even though that may seem like a good thing from a public health perspective, there may be downsides to eschewing alcohol, with its known benefits as a social lubricant and to unlock creativity.

Neil D’Souza is 22 years old and has never been drunk. “Tipsy maybe, but I wouldn’t say drunk.”

D’Souza is a member of a new generation that is well and truly off the booze. Sober curious? No way. They aren’t even interested.

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