U.S. Alcohol Consumption Hits Historic 90-Year Low, Gallup Poll Reveals
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Summary
A recent Gallup poll indicates a significant decline in alcohol consumption among American adults, with only 54% reporting drinking in 2025, marking a historic low not seen in nearly 90 years. The survey also notes a drop in the percentage of drinkers who had a drink in the past week.
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This figure falls below the previous record low of 55% in 1958.
Only 24% of drinkers said they had a drink in the past week, another record low.
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