📉 New Gallup Poll: Alcohol Use Down in the U.S. | Mixed Texan Report Collab

The Mixed Texan Report and West Virginia Wire are back with a new collab — breaking down the Texas Scorecard release of the latest Gallup poll on U.S. alcohol consumption. The results may surprise you: drinking is declining across the country.

What does this shift mean for culture, health, and even business? Are we witnessing a generational move away from alcohol, or is this just a temporary dip? And how does this connect to changing attitudes in Texas and beyond?

👉 Do you think this decline is permanent or just a phase?
👉 What role do you think younger generations, health trends, or even economic pressures play?
👉 Could this spark a bigger cultural shift — or will alcohol always have its place in American life?

Drop your thoughts below 💬—we’ll be responding and featuring some of your takes in future discussions.