Security World

 Imagine a classic American bar—only maybe a bit more vivid than we remember it—because something big is happening in America. An entire nation is turning its back on the bottle. A new generation is quitting drinking faster than ever, and at first glance, that sounds amazing, right? A piece of news that’s nothing but a win for public health. But reality, as usual, is a lot more complicated. Behind those numbers is a story with a lot— a lot —of unexpected twists. Alright, let’s dive into the numbers, because they tell a truly striking story. For decades, the picture was basically the same: somewhere between 60% and 71% of Americans drank regularly. But look at what’s happening now—this percentage is collapsing. It drops to 54%. That’s the lowest level recorded in nearly 100 years. And we’re not talking about some minor shift in habits. This is a tectonic movement in the country’s social foundation. Which brings us to the big question: Why? What’s making an entire nation put down the...