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flag The 2026 dietary guidelines dropped alcohol limits, sparking debate over its use for social anxiety despite health risks.

flag The Trump administration’s 2026 dietary guidelines removed specific alcohol limits, advising only to “consume less,” sparking debate over its role as a social tool. flag Dr. Mehmet Oz defended alcohol’s ability to ease social anxiety, but health experts warn even moderate drinking raises risks of cancer, liver disease, and early death, with no safe level recognized by the WHO. flag While nonalcoholic options and sobriety trends grow, research on alcohol’s impact on loneliness remains inconclusive, and a 2024 unpublished report linking drinking to higher disease risk was not addressed. flag Experts stress that social isolation is serious but caution against using alcohol as a solution without evidence of lasting benefit.

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