Nationwide studies reveal a significant drop in alcohol abuse among high school students, with only 14% consuming alcohol in the past 30 days in 2024. This represents a 43% decline since 2015 and a notable 69% decrease since 1991. Among college students, binge drinking also decreased to 21.9% in 2023, the lowest since 1980. While these statistics are encouraging, experts caution that many students still engage in risky drinking behaviors, implying a need for continued awareness and intervention strategies.
While binge drinking is down, it is still common. Most students, when they drink, still drink to excess, and it affects their health, grades, and overall well-being.
Since 1991, alcohol consumption has decreased by 69% among high school students. These statistics indicate a positive change in attitudes towards drinking.
In 2024, 14% of teens reported alcohol consumption in the past 30 days, a 43% decline since 2015, highlighting a significant trend of reduced underage drinking.
The rate of binge drinking among college students decreased from 27.7% in 2022 to 21.9% in 2023, marking the lowest level since 1980 for men.
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