While a majority of Americans still imbibe regularly, recent data show a 90-year low in self-reported alcohol consumption — a trend largely driven by young people.
A Gallup survey released in August showed 54 percent of Americans report drinking alcohol this year, which is notable, given that the rate has only been under 60 percent fewer than ten times since the pollster began surveying on the issue in 1939.
Out of all ages groups, adults ages 18 to 34 report drinking the least at 50 percent, compared to 56 percent of people ages 35 to 54 and 56 percent of people 55 years old and up. Young adults are also more likely to perceive alcohol as bad…
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