Rise of Alcohol-Free Socializing Follows Historic Drop in Drinking

Alcohol consumption among young Americans has reached historic lows as Gen Z increasingly adopts a year-round sober lifestyle.Recent Gallup data indicates that drinking among adults under 35 dropped to 50 percent in 2025, contributing to the lowest national rate in 90 years.This shift has fueled the rise of "soft partying" with Andrew Roth and Mike Vosters launching alcohol-free social clubs and daytime dance events.