Alcohol use rising among workers: what employers can do

Alcohol use rising among workers: what employers can do

Binge drinking among adults aged 35–50 is at a record high 16.7% of U.S. adults reported binge or heavy drinking in 2023 Alcohol misuse costs U.S. businesses an estimated $81B annually Employers can reduce impact through EAPs, digital tools, and training Alcohol use has become so deeply woven into our cultural fabric that its consumption often goes unquestioned. But a growing body of research signals a troubling trend: high intensity dri…