Number of Americans using alcohol lowest ever recorded
3 days ago
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- Americans' self-reported drinking has declined to 54%, the lowest in Gallup's nearly 90-year trend.
- 53% of Americans now believe moderate drinking is bad for health, a new high.
- Drinkers report consuming less alcohol and less frequently, with a record-low 24% having a drink in the past 24 hours.
- Young adults (18-34) are the most likely to view moderate drinking as harmful (about two-thirds).
- Women (60%) are more likely than men (47%) to see moderate drinking as unhealthy.
- Beer remains the most preferred alcoholic beverage (30%), followed by liquor (30%) and wine (29%), with significant gender differences in preference.
- The average number of drinks consumed per week has dropped to 2.8, the lowest since 1996.
- Republicans show a sharp drop in reported drinking (down 19 points to 46%), while Democrats remain steady at 61%.
- Recent declines in drinking do not appear to be linked to increased marijuana use.
- The shift in drinking habits aligns with growing research suggesting any alcohol consumption may negatively affect health.