Problem Drinking in the U.S. Is on the Decline

The number of Americans who met criteria for alcohol use disorder decreased by several million over five years, a survey found.

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  1. Highest Consumption Era in US History: The highest per capita alcohol consumption in US history occurred in the 1830s, reaching an estimated 7.1 gallons of pure alcohol annually per adult, more than three times the 2005 rate.
  2. Lowest Consumption Period in US History: The Prohibition era (1920-1933) marked the lowest period of recorded alcohol consumption in US history due to the ban on manufacturing and sale of alcoholic beverages.
  3. Key Drivers of Recent US Alcohol Decline: Recent declines in US alcohol consumption are driven by increased health awareness (53% view moderate drinking as bad for health), changing social norms, the rise of non-alcoholic options, and financial pressures like inflation.

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