A recent Gallup poll reveals that only 54% of Americans reported drinking alcohol in 2025, marking the lowest level in 86 years of survey data. This represents a decline from 62% two years prior. The poll also found that a majority of Americans—53%—now believe that even moderate alcohol consumption, defined as one to two drinks per day, poses health risks. This shift in attitudes is particularly pronounced among younger adults under 35, with about two-thirds viewing moderate drinking as harmful. The decline in alcohol consumption coincides with other health-related behavioral trends, including historic lows in cigarette use and changes in social behaviors among younger populations. Economic factors such as rising costs of alcoholic beverages may also contribute to reduced drinking rates. Gallup has been tracking American drinking habits since 1939 and perceptions of alcohol's health effects since 2001, making this the first time a majority perceives moderate drinking negatively.