Drinking habits of parents may be more contagious than they think: 'Greater risk'

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Fox News’ Mark Meredith joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to break down the growing ‘California Sober’ trend among Gen Z, how increased cannabis use may be driving down alcohol consumption and the possible risks, including dependency. Parents’ drinking habits really do rub off on their children, a new study suggests. Specific parenting interventions can break the cycle of generational substance use, even if the parents don't stop drinking themselves, according to researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo. The study analyzed data from more than 4,200 Brazilian teens and their guardians, finding that parents' drinking habits are a leading predictor of whether their teenagers will partake in alcohol or drugs. COMMON DRINKING HABIT MAY QUIETLY TRIPLE RISK OF ADVANCED LIVER CONDITION A parent’s alcohol consumption is associated with a 24% probability