"Millions of Americans agree - including others recovering from addiction, people trying to cut down on their drinking and the rising number of young adults forgoing alcohol altogether. They've fueled a booming industry. Recent research shows that drinking less, or nothing at all, is a much healthier way to go. Alcohol has been linked to cancers, injuries and a host of other problems."
"Still, health experts say nonalcoholic beverages aren't for everyone, especially if they might trigger cravings for alcohol. These so-called NA drinks are meant to mimic alcohol in many ways, such as appearance, smell and taste. "It's important to recognize that these are probably not one-size-fits-all products," said researcher Molly Bowdring of Stanford University. "You might see peers or friends or family members use them and have no problem with them, but it really comes back to your own individual experience.""
Several years into sobriety, Logan Denzer tried nonalcoholic beer and mocktails while others drank alcohol and found them an excellent social solution. Millions of Americans, including people recovering from addiction, those cutting back and young adults abstaining, use nonalcoholic beverages. Sales of nonalcoholic wine, beer and spirits surged to $823 million last year, and more than nine in 10 NA customers also buy alcohol. Research links alcohol to cancers, injuries and other problems, and drinking less or nothing is healthier. NA drinks mimic alcohol's appearance, smell and taste, but they can trigger cravings and are not one-size-fits-all.
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