# Gen X drinking more as younger Americans cut back on alcohol, study finds

A new study finds that Generation X is consuming more alcohol even as younger Americans reduce their drinking. The trend suggests a generational split in drinking habits, with possible public health consequences as Gen X ages. Researchers point to shifting attitudes toward alcohol among millennials and Gen Z, who increasingly abstain or drink less.

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## Sources

### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/26/gen-x-z-drinking-habits-study) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:35 GMT