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Alcohol Consumption

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A group of young adults from Gen Z socializing and drinking at a modern bar, indicating a rise in alcohol consumption among this demographic.
Culture

Gen Z Isn't Sober: Drinking Rates Jump 7% in Just One Year

After two decades of declining alcohol consumption among young adults, a surprising shift has emerged: the proportion of Gen Z who consumed alcohol in the past six months jumped by 7% between 2024 and

Isabela Costa·September 8, 2026
A modern bar with an untouched cocktail, symbolizing the decline in alcohol consumption among Americans.
Drinks

Why Americans Now See Drinking as Unhealthy: A Record High

Only 54% of U.S. adults now report drinking alcohol, the lowest share Gallup has recorded since 1939, according to Time Magazine . This isn't just a statistic; it's a seismic shift, sending tremors th

Santiago Vargas·August 23, 2026
Young adults at a social gathering with a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, reflecting changing consumption habits.
Wellness

Americans' alcohol consumption stays at a record low 54%

For the second consecutive year, 54% of Americans report consuming alcohol, a record-low figure, according to Gallup News .

Kenji Nakamura·August 21, 2026