Understanding Why Gen Z Drinks Less

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College-aged kids carry a certain reputation when it comes to drinking alcohol. It’s a vision shaped by the rowdy Delta frat in “Animal House,” the OG when it comes to the party-hard film genre. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy That idea, however, may be as dated as that classic movie. Research shows that the Generation Z crowd now on campus seems to be knocking back far less beer and booze than previous generations. And this isn’t just a random blip in the numbers: “Younger adults are drinking less alcohol — and it has been moving in that direction for two decades,” says addiction psychiatrist Akhil Anand, MD. So, what’s behind the trend? And does this mean alcohol and drug use worries are disappearing for Gen Z, loosely defined as those born between 1997 and 2010? Let’s take a closer look with Dr. Anand. Want a beer? The answer

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Understanding Why Gen Z Drinks Less

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