Not sure about grabbing that beer? You're not alone. Americans are reaching for alcohol at record lows, according to a new Gallup survey.

The survey, out Aug. 20, found the number of Americans who say they drink alcohol sits at 54% for the second consecutive year − and health concerns appear to be a major factor.

"Fifty-one percent of U.S. adults now believe drinking one or two alcoholic beverages a day is bad for one’s health," the survey results noted. "The figure is essentially unchanged from last year’s record-high 53%."

In 2001, only 27% considered moderate drinking bad for one’s health, according to Gallup.

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[–] 12 points 1 month ago (2 children)

In my area, the alcohol at a bar club or restaurant is easily 5x the cost it was a decade ago.liquor stores are 2-3x. So cash strapped younger folks can't afford it.

Local older folks find most modern beer to have gone too far in alcohol content and added flavors that the beer drinking experience is no longer refreshing, good with food or summertime activities.

I'm betting the Gallup poll was focused on the health perception of drinking alcohol, and not the bigger picture of why consumption is lower .

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Yeah, I go to a place that's relatively cheap on the weekends/during happy hour and still it's pretty easy for me to drop $50 on a night out just for myself just getting buzzed. I have friends who double that. I don't know how younger people with entry level jobs would be able to afford it.

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