More College Age Americans Choose Not To Drink Alcohol
Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 -- 8:18 AM
More college-age Americans are choosing not to drink alcohol than they did nearly two decades ago, according to a new study.CNN reports that the study showed between 2002 and 2018, the number of adults age 18 to 22 in the United States who abstained from drinking alcohol increased from 20% to 28% for those in college. For those not in school, the percentage was 30%, up from 24% in 2002. Alcohol abuse among both groups decreased by roughly half.
While the study didn't look at the reasons for the decrease, the authors suggested the changes could be down to the increases in the number of young adults who live with their parents as well as alcohol prevention and intervention efforts that have targeted college students.
The most alarming trend the study identified was more young adults using or misusing several different substances, as opposed to just marijuana or alcohol.
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