A recent Gallup poll reveals that only 54% of Americans reported drinking alcohol in 2025, marking the lowest level in 86 years of survey history. This decline from 62% just two years prior coincides with a growing belief among the U.S. population that even moderate alcohol consumption poses health risks. Approximately two-thirds of Americans under 35 now view moderate drinking as detrimental to their health. Despite this shift in public perception, some studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption may be harmless or even beneficial. The trend reflects changing attitudes toward alcohol consumption amid ongoing debates about its health impacts.