Alcohol's Detrimental Effects On Society

What makes alcohol have such a detrimental impact on society? Way back when, before the prohibition, alcohol was the preferred drink of daily Americans; it was a way to relax, a means for fun, and even a way for people to bond. There were no problems with drinking, so it seemed. Then came the woman’s suffrage movement, pushing for stark reforms in the constitution such as the right to vote, equal working conditions, etc. but also, the end to a long time abuse of the drug we all take for granted – alcohol. It started to become a problem among house holds during those times and still is today. Drinking increased mans’ susceptibility towards abuse of his family. It took a few years for the government to realize how beneficial this drug was to its’ Economy. After the prohibition, alcohol was granted to the public on certain terms and conditions – a drinking age. But what makes this drinking age so important? And does it have any affect on the youth of our nation? Teenagers are reckless; at least a fourth of all trouble, nation wide, is sparked from adolescence. So think about this already unstable drug to an unstable population – it is not on their discretion that they act as foolish as they do but, rather, imprinted within them. There is no cure for this reckless …show more content…
Kids around the ages of 16-18 are starting to become more of an adult; they are starting to drive for the first time, starting to work – basically just starting to gain more and more responsibility. Putting such an infamous product in inexperienced hands would definitely not be a good idea. They are just now starting to learn how to be able to handle an increase in responsibility, giving them something that is known to have serious negative affects is insane. Not only because it gives them the opportunity to be irresponsible but also because it heightens their chances of putting themselves in