Heavier drinkers had higher mortality than lighter drinkers, but the study excluded lifelong abstainers — many of whom stop drinking because of illness or medication use.
Americans are drinking less than ever—and a growing share are teetotalers.
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The Week US,
TheWeek,
13 Jan. 2026
In recent years, bars across the city have started offering mocktails and non-alcoholic beer and wine so teetotalers aren't limited to soda water and lime.
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Data Reporter,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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