Unpopular opinion but I disagree with this unpopular opinion. Alcohol is not only unhealthy for the body, but unhealthy for relationships. Starting off a relationship by impairing your judgement is a terrible idea You miss seeing the real person and letting them see the real you. Learning to interact together without the emotional crutch of alcohol requires patience, humor, listening ability and empathy which are all critical for long-term success. Alcohol masks flaws, insecurities, and other incompatibilities that later surface as major issues. Not to mention the vast amount of superior alternatives that are healthier for your bodies and are a healthier basis for a real relationship, e.g. going on a group hike and connecting in nature, meeting at a coffee shop, doing volunteer activities together, going out dancing, heck even meeting at a gym or at work would be arguably better. I don't see how a drastic downturn in alcohol is anything but a great thing for our society and for the current and next generations of our youth.