Drinking finally slows after pandemic spike, but not for every age group​Drinking finally slows after pandemic spike, but not for every age group 

 Americans are drinking less for the first time since the pandemic, but alcohol use remains higher than it was before 2020, according to a study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.  ​​Americans are drinking less for the first time since the pandemic, but alcohol use remains higher than it was before 2020, according to a study published Monday in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.