Why Gen Z are giving up booze

<p>Younger people are turning away from alcohol, with Gen Z most likely to be teetotal – including Spider-Man actor Tom Holland. Millennials, too, are drinking less than their parents. What's prompted this generational shift in drinking habits?&nbsp;</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.</em></p><p><strong>Guest:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Helen Rumbelow, Features Writer, The Times.&nbsp;</li><li>Professor John Holmes, Director of the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Host: </strong>Jane Mulkerrins, Associate Editor, The Times magazine.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Clips: </strong>Jay Shetty, Dr Alex George, Avalon Comedy/Lee Mack. TikTok (freedietalks, energisewiththem, thelivneedham)</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>