#alcohol-consumption

#alcohol-consumption

A recent Gallup poll reveals a seismic shift in U.S. alcohol consumption, with only 54% of adults reporting they drink alcoholic beverages - the lowest level since the 1930s.

The number of Republicans who say they drink has plummeted by nearly 20 percentage points in just two years. The percentage fell from 65% in 2023 to 46% in 2025.

The Gallup poll, conducted July 7 to July 21, showed that 54 percent of American adults say they drink, marking the lowest number reported since 1939.

Hangover, a virtually pandemic ailment, can produce physical discomfort and existential dread. After a night of excess, recovery may involve anxiety and regret about past actions.

"I don't think it was received super well... this isn't what we wanted."

"That's what really multiplies anything that you have on the shelf," Krueger said, emphasizing the significance of retaining display and promotional space.

A combination of maturity and possibly having done my fair share of it in the past allows me to enjoy wine without needing to keep the buzz going.

Many of the biggest clubs in the Women's Super League have joined a trial that will allow supporters to drink alcohol in the stands during the 2025-26 season. This follows a previous trial in lower leagues that demonstrated strong support from fans, with 66% of 51,000 spectators in favor. Holly Murdoch, the WSL Football COO, indicated that this initiative is part of a strategy to enhance the matchday experience, with no reported safety issues or changes in fan behavior during the trial.

Although the decreasing prevalence of substance use among adolescents is encouraging, the decline is not as significant among teens experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, as compared to their peers.

More than 9,700 booze-related calls were answered by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) between June and August last year and over 4,700 drug overdoses.

A survey of 2,000 workers by Alcohol Change UK found 64 per cent of UK workers reported drinking alcohol for work-related reasons - with job stress, pressure and anxiety behind increased consumption in the past 12 months.

As a host, you cannot properly leave your own party, even though Miss Manners understands both that it has become a bore for you and that the guests are unlikely to notice your absence.

A TikTok video showing a husband drinking 21 drinks in a single day at an all-inclusive resort sparked outrage among viewers, particularly regarding the presence of children.

The Valencia Street entertainment zone is San Francisco's first public drinking area not tied to a specific event, allowing regular consumption outdoors from noon to midnight.

I think Kelly Clarkson was pretty early, and the Barefoot Contessa. Our white whale was always Rihanna. Post-Rihanna, the floodgates opened.

Some studies suggest limited alcohol consumption, like occasional champagne, may have health benefits, sparking debate over its true impact on health.

People in their middle lane of drinking struggle to find options that help them cut back without sacrificing their social lives, thus, sobriety coaching can be a solution.

In London, the Friday night drink hasn't so much gone away, it's just shifted to a Thursday, suggesting a different trend in social habits post-pandemic.