I Cut Back on Drinking. But I Found the Perfect Way to Keep My Evenings Just as Sparkling.

Drink July 26, 20269:00 AM Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Getty Images Plus. Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Americans are drinking less than ever—according to a 2025 Gallup survey, just 54 percent of U.S. adults say they consume alcohol, the lowest rate in 90 years. I’m part of this teetotaling trend. For years, I would greet the evening with a glass of my favorite red or rosé. These days, though, I’m cutting back because I’m concerned about the health risks, and I’ve discovered I also suffer from an alcohol sensitivity which leaves me feeling drowsy, tired, and frankly nauseous after even one glass of wine. When I reflect on my drinking