According to a study conducted at the University of Adelaide which was published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review, Australians that are trying to cut back on booze often feel socially isolated.

The study looked into the social impact of cutting back or giving up alcohol and found that people can feel stigmatised, given how ingrained drinking is in the Australian culture.

The study was conducted by PhD student Ashlea Bartram from the University of Adelaide who has been researching the social impact of reduced alcohol consumption.

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