Younger adults are drinking less alcohol for the first time since Covid-19, but that’s not true for older generations

2 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since September 21, 2026

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Sep 21, 05:01 PM 1 source: NBC News
Drinking finally slows after pandemic spike, but not for every age group
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Sep 22, 04:01 AM 2 sources: CNN, NBC News
Younger adults are drinking less alcohol for the first time since Covid-19, but that’s not true for older generations