Americans' Drinking Remains at Record Low: Gallup Poll
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- 54% of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol, matching a record low for the second consecutive year.
- 13% say they sometimes drink too much, also a record low.
- 17% of Americans have used nonalcoholic alternatives to alcohol in the past year.
- 51% now believe drinking one or two alcoholic beverages a day is harmful to health, a near record high.
- Drinking has declined across most demographic groups since 2023, with no significant change in the past year.
- Preferences are shifting from beer toward liquor, especially among younger adults.