Steamboat Springs Hosts 'Rethinking Drinking' Event Amid High Local Alcohol Consumption Rates
Author Annie Grace presented a talk in Steamboat Springs on October 13, 2026, addressing the town's high rates of excessive drinking. The event, hosted by UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, drew over 100 attendees despite initial low expectations. Data from the Katz Amsterdam Foundation shows 31.8% of local adults report excessive drinking, nearly double the national average. Grace discussed the physiological effects of alcohol and strategies for reducing consumption without shame, highlighting the need for community-wide shifts in drinking culture.