U.S. Alcohol Use Falls After Pandemic Rise but Not for All Ages
17 sourcesUpdated Sep 22, 2026
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It makes sense older folks didn't change much because their routines were already set before the pandemic.
My group of friends all cut back once offices reopened and we had actual schedules again.
Young adults keeping up their drinking levels is the part that worries me most since those habits stick around.