The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Australia News

Almost Half of People Who Drink Alcohol Want to Drink Less or Quit

Australians want to give up or lower alcohol intake for many reasons including better health, mental health, and more sleep.
Almost Half of People Who Drink Alcohol Want to Drink Less or Quit
KieferPix/Shutterstock
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
1/14/2025|Updated: 1/14/2025
0:00

A new survey finds 44 percent of Australians want to drink less of quit drinking entirely, according to research from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE).

Many people are driven by health, sleep, and side effect concerns, with 75 percent aiming to improve physical health, 50 percent wanting boost mental health, and 22 percent hoping to improve sleep, while 22 percent dislike how alcohol makes them feel.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
Author
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
Author’s Selected Articles
New Opposition Leader Vows Immigration Cut in 1st Speech
Feb 12, 2026
New Opposition Leader Vows Immigration Cut in 1st Speech
More Than 22,000 ‘Serious Incidents’ Recorded at Australian Childcare Services
Feb 12, 2026
More Than 22,000 ‘Serious Incidents’ Recorded at Australian Childcare Services
49-Year-Old Australian Barbecue Chain Enters Receivership, 500 Staff at Risk
Feb 12, 2026
49-Year-Old Australian Barbecue Chain Enters Receivership, 500 Staff at Risk
NSW Legislates Against AI, Tech Related Harms at Work
Feb 06, 2026
NSW Legislates Against AI, Tech Related Harms at Work
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2026 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.