Part 9/14:
The Decline of Drinking Culture Among Generation Z
One of the most eye-opening segments concerns the decline of alcohol consumption among Gen Z. Despite popular narratives that depict youth as perpetually partying, recent data shows that 64% of Americans aged 21+ report not drinking alcohol within the past six months. The hosts attribute this to a combination of health consciousness, social media addiction, and possibly substance abuse like inhalants and psychedelics replacing alcohol in social settings.