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:
- Beer – 22%
- Wine – 21%
- Eggnog – 19%
- Mixed drinks – 17%
- 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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