Binge drinking rises sharply among gen Z in their early 20s
The Guardian World
by Sally Weale Education correspondentMarch 5, 2026
Research challenges idea of ‘generation sensible’ as alcohol and drug use increase after teenage years
Binge 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.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/5/2026