Sober Curious: Can We Afford To Be So Judgmental?
The term “sober curious” has been increasing in popularity in recent years. It is a movement that is gaining traction among millennials who are more health-conscious. Perhaps some have been drawn to the sober lifestyle by social media influencers who give us a glimpse into the expansive life that can be found in recovery. For individuals already in recovery, however, there are some mixed views of those who are sober curious — those not in favor criticize the sober curious as tourists who didn’t have to make the same life-changing decision to get sober that they did. They say that trying sobriety on for size makes a mockery of their daily efforts to save their own lives.
Whether you’re pro or against, sober curiosity is trending. Many media outlets have covered the topic extensively, as shown by these recently published stories: The New Sobriety, Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits, and The rise of the sober curious: having it all, without alcohol.
The sober curious movement is also encouraging businesses to better cater to sober customers, with mocktail and drinks manufacturers such as Curious Elixirs, Seedlip, and Mingle Mocktails popping up. Tasty alcohol-free offerings give those who are sober curious more opportunities for their sober lifestyle to stick.
