Gallup, which started tracking Americans' alcohol habits more than 80 years ago, says the drop in drinking rates coincides with Americans' growing concerns that even moderate drinking is unhealthy.

Only 54% of U.S. adults now say they drink alcohol — the lowest level Gallup has ever recorded in its nearly 90-year history. For the first time ev

The Gallup poll on American alcohol consumption comes during a time when many medical experts are advising stricter drinking guidelines.