The Brief

Americans say they are drinking less alcohol than ever amid a belief that even moderate consumption can pose a health risk.

The findings are detailed in a new Gallup poll published Wednesday. Gallup conducted a poll based on telephone interviews conducted by ReconMR July 7-21, 2025, with a random sample of 1,002 people, 18 years old and older, living in the U.S.

Record-low number of Americans say they drink alcohol

Why you should care:

Approximately 54% of Americans say they drink alcoholic beverages such as liquor, wine, or beer, which is lower than at any other point in the 30 years.

Gallup noted in their poll that drinking has been more noticeable among women (51%) than among men (57%). Drinking has also dropped among non-Hispanic white adults, while it h

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