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America’s Alcohol Decline | US News
Alcohol consumption in the U.S. is hitting a historic low, with just 54% of adults drinking—down from 62% just three years ago. Health concerns are driving the shift: 51% now believe even one or two drinks daily are harmful, fueled by the Surgeon General’s warning linking alcohol to cancer risk. Drinkers are also cutting back, averaging 3.2 drinks per week (down from 3.9) and fewer admit to overindulging. Meanwhile, non-alcoholic options are surging, with 20% of drinkers switching to NA versions—and many are drinking more of them. Beer still leads, but liquor’s rise signals a changing…
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