# Drinking finally slows after pandemic spike, but not for every age group

https://mins.news/en/item/67966

- NBC News, 2026-09-21 21:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/drinking-alcohol-down-after-pandemic-age-generation-gender-rcna598414

> A study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds that Americans’ alcohol consumption has declined for the first time since the pandemic. However, alcohol use remains above pre-2020 levels, with trends differing across age groups.

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