Binge drinking rises sharply among gen Z in their early 20s
Research challenges idea of ‘generation sensible’ as alcohol and drug use increase after teenage yearsBinge drinking rates among gen Z have risen sharply since their teenage years, according to research that challenges their reputation as “generation sensible”.Almost seven in 10 (68%)...
<p>Research challenges idea of ‘generation sensible’ as alcohol and drug use increase after teenage years</p><p>Binge drinking rates among gen Z have risen sharply<strong> </strong>since their teenage years, according to research that challenges their reputation as “generation sensible”.</p><p>Almost seven in 10 (68%) 23-year-olds reported binge drinking in the past year, while nearly a third (29%) said they did so at least monthly, up from 10% at age 17.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/05/gen-z-binge-drinking-triples-since-teens">Continue reading...</a>
Read the full article at:
The Guardian World →