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United States alcohol use declines for first time since pandemic

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Alcohol consumption in the United States has declined for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a study led by Keck Medicine of USC and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, any alcohol use fell by nearly 2% between 2022 and 2024, while heavy drinking decreased by more than 8%.

The decline is driven primarily by younger generations. Gen Z (ages 18 to 29) saw a reduction in alcohol use of over 5%, and Millennials (ages 30 to 49) experienced a 17% drop in heavy drinking. Researchers suggest changing social attitudes and a growing interest in moderation may contribute to these shifts.

However, the trend is not uniform across all age groups. Adults aged 50 to 64 have shown a concerning increase in consumption, with heavy drinking rising by more than 36% since 2018. Despite the recent downward trend, overall alcohol use levels in the U.S. remain higher than they were in 2018, prior to the pandemic.

Entities

Annals of Internal Medicine · Brian P. Lee · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Keck Medicine of USC · National Health Interview Survey · US Census Bureau

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U. S. alcohol use falls for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but remains above pre-pandemic levels [usc.edu]