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Binge drinking rises sharply among gen Z in their early 20s
UK News•March 5, 2026 at 12:01 AMNational

Binge drinking rises sharply among gen Z in their early 20s

By Sally Weale Education correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

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%) 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. Continue reading...

Research challenges idea of ‘generation sensible’ as alcohol and drug use increase after teenage years

Binge drinking rates among gen Z have risen sharplysince their teenage years, according to research that challenges their reputation as “generation sensible”.

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.

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