Alcohol consumption may be declining Down Under, but more than two-thirds of Aussies still consider a drink with mates to be a great national tradition. Can low- and no-alcohol beers provide an adequate substitute for booze? And what constitutes a beer-drinking experience without the beer?

The choice between an orange juice or a lime and soda for people who aren’t drinking alcohol could be about to end thanks to Seedlip – a brand that has created a range of distilled non-alcoholic spirits. As more people go ‘dry’, brands are paying more attention to their soft-drink offerings.

A global report has found that more people than ever are using recreational drugs. Amid reduced stigmas towards drug usage, particularly cannabis, social acceptance has led to a softened societal view of various substances.

As the stigma surrounding marijuana steadily diminishes, more older Americans are considering the benefits of the drug for both therapeutic and recreational purposes. Through its cannabis-infused edibles, Wana Brands provides them with an accessible and reliable way to experiment.