Drying out in a drinking town

It might be hard to believe after a visit to Lower Broadway, but fewer people are drinking these days – at least that’s what folks are telling pollsters.

According to Gallup, people say they are abstaining from alcohol more now than in the past 85 years. Besides being generally better for your health, going booze-free has become fashionable. On today’s show, we’re exploring what it looks like to dry out in a drinking town – from non-alcoholic alternatives to navigating a wet world while sober.

This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. 

Guests:

• Michael Caldwell, MD, Meharry Medical College
• Stephanie Styll, Killjoy Booze-Free Beverage Shop Owner
• Ian Cox, Milestone Brands (Empress 0.0 Indigo Gin)
• Hal Tayip, Titans Enthusiast, Kurdish American

Further reading: 

• WPLN: Navigating Nashville’s nightlife scene while sober
• WPLN: Out, About: You don’t need a drink in Nashville to have fun! 
• The Tennessean: Why NA drinks, mocktails can be tricky for those of us in recovery