Alcohol is everywhere. We drink at ballgames, parties, bars, kids birthday parties. You name it and alcohol is most likely there. It's a social norm that's accepted by most everyone. But an emerging mindset is starting to appear more and more at social gatherings where a person decides to intentionally not drink. It's called sober curious or taking an alcoholiday. We sat down with USA TODAY health and wellness reporter Alia Dastagir to talk about being sober curious and how loved ones can support you if you decide to give it a try. Click here to read Alia's story and click here to follow her for more stories.

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