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Alcohol-Free Generation: Why saying No to alcohol is a new trend Once, saying "I don't drink" needed an explanation. Now, it's becoming the norm. The trend of refusing alcohol is growing: from 2009 to 2024, the number of Russians who don’t drink has increased from 27% to 48%. What’s behind this shift? 🔹 New Generation: Young people aged 15-25 are the largest group of non-drinkers. They take fewer risks, smoke less, and are more aware of health risks. 🔹Productivity Matters: Being productive is more important than dealing with hangovers. 🔹New Leisure Activities: Alcohol is being replaced by sober activities and online communication. Существует даже такое движение, как the "Sober Curiosity" movement: This movement encourages paying attention to why we drink. It’s not about giving up alcohol forever, but exploring life without it. Temporary abstinence can: • Improve sleep, concentration, and mood • Stabilize blood pressure and weight • Strengthen mental health • Reduce the risk of certain diseases Несколько полезных слов по теме: 1. Sobriety – трезвость 2. Abstinence – воздержание 3. Sober curious – трезвое любопытство (когда трезвость – осознанно изучаемая альтернатива) 4. Relapse – рецидив (возвращение к употреблению алкоголя) 5. Non-drinker – не пьющий What is your current relationship with alcohol? Do you notice a trend towards sobriety in your surroundings? #General_notes