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What is the peak drinking age for alcohol consumption?

According to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 59% of people aged 26-29 reported being current alcohol drinkers, making it the highest rate of all age groups. This sheds light on the complex question of what is the peak drinking age and how it differs depending on the type of alcohol consumption being measured. While overall drinking rates peak in the late twenties, patterns like binge drinking often peak earlier.