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Heavy drinking surges among Americans in one age group as other generations cut back

A new study finds heavy drinking among U.S. adults ages 50 to 64 surged by over 36% from 2018 to 2024, even as younger generations cut back.
New research shows that U.S. alcohol use has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but drinking remains above pre-pandemic levels — with one particular group showing a sharp increase in heavy intake.
A study led by the University o... [6173 chars]
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