COLUMBUS, Ohio — If your New Year’s resolution is to drink less alcohol, or not at all, you’re not alone. New data shows Americans are scaling back on alcohol consumption. Alcohol sales dropped more than 3% nationwide this year, according to industry reports, signaling a shift in consumer habits as the new year approaches. Experts point to a few key reasons behind the decline. Surveys show younger adults, particularly members of Generation Z, are leading the movement away from alcohol.