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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Josie Clarke

Half of young adults now choosing no- and low-alcohol drinks – report

More young adults are choosing low and no alcohol options (Alamy/PA) -

Half of young adults are choosing “no and low” alcohol products to moderate their drinking – nearly double the level since 2018, according to a report.

Uptake of alcohol-free drinks among risky drinkers – those who drink above the chief medical officers’ low-risk guidelines of 14 units per week – has more than tripled, rising from 7% in 2018 to 23% in 2025, figures from the charity Drinkaware shows.

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