There's been a lot of buzz about alcohol lately. Last year, more than a third of U.S. adults of legal drinking age decided to go sober for an entire month as part of a challenge known as "dry January."

That's an increase from the 21 percent of people who took part in 2019, according to food and drink research firm CGA.

We discuss Americans' relationship with alcohol.

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