Excessive Alcohol Consumption Among Young Germans Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

A recent study highlights a concerning resurgence in binge drinking among 18 to 25-year-olds in Germany, reversing positive trends seen during the pandemic.

Approximately 46.2% of young men and 25.1% of young women reported binge drinking, nearly matching pre-COVID-19 figures.
Experts attribute the previous decline in drinking to pandemic-related restrictions that limited social gatherings.
Regular alcohol consumption among young adults is at an all-time low, with only 38.8% of men and 18.2% of women drinking weekly.
Health officials warn that early alcohol exposure can lead to long-term cognitive damage due to the developing brains of young people.
The Federal Drug Commissioner calls for stricter regulations, including raising the minimum legal drinking age to 16 or even 18.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung

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