New data suggests that alcohol consumption and binge drinking among adults have begun to decline in the past 2 to 3 years. While more time will be needed to determine if this is just a "blip" or the start of a longer-term trend, this is encouraging news because we know that the consumption of alcohol can have negative effects on our well-being. So what seems to be influencing this change?

Let’s explore a few possibilities.

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