Dean Stattmann
GQ reporter who tested sobriety for three months and wrote about reintroducing drinking, examining alcohol's social role and health trade-offs in his reporting and personal experiment.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 25min
Is Alcohol Actually Bad for You? The Truth About Drinking, Social Media & Diet Soda
Taylor Lorenz, journalist of internet culture and author of Extremely Online, explains why social media’s harms are complex and not simply addictive. Dean Stattmann, GQ reporter who tested sobriety for three months, recounts how quitting alcohol affected his relationships and wellbeing. They discuss social drinking’s role in connection, the real science behind social feeds, regulation risks, and practical ways to manage vices.
