Emerging but inconclusive data suggest modest recent declines in alcohol use and binge drinking among US adults, notably ages 35–50, with similar patterns in some European countries. Potential drivers include economic pressures, increased awareness of health risks even at “moderate” intake, post-COVID shifts in social behavior, and possibly changing patterns of cannabis use, though substitution remains unproven.

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