The Plague Killing Millions of All Ages, That I’m Single-Handedly Trying To Stop

Paige Humphrey
3 min readApr 11, 2023

Alcohol is too ingrained in our lives. It’s always present at the best events in our lives like weddings and birthdays, and is unfortunately there during the darkest moments too, like funerals and divorces. And, it’s everywhere else in between.

It’s time to take a stand for our bodies. Let’s say no to the norm in society that you’re not having a great time if you don’t have a drink in your hand.

According to this article by the WHO (World Health Organization), 3 million people died in 2016 due to harmful use of alcohol. Guys, we’re drinking too much.

I say I’m trying to stop high alcohol consumption “single-handedly” for a reason. I have seen many of my health “gurus” recently discussing their move to go totally sober. Although I applaud their efforts to be healthier, I don’t want to be 100% alcohol-free!

I definitely enjoy the occasional craft beer or espresso martini. I simply want to decrease my alcohol consumption, and I feel like this isn’t a topic commonly discussed by these “experts.” It’s all about baby steps.

Unless, of course, being sober is what is needed for your mental and physical health… then more power to you!

I am on a mission to help adults…

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