Essay On Drinking At 21

Although 21 is the drinking age, that has not stopped underage drinking and the enjoyment one gets from being under the influence, 21 should remain the alcohol consumption age, because at 18-20 years old the brain is not fully developed, health risks are great, and every 15 minutes a teen dies du to drunk driving. In addition, the brain is not fully developed at 18-20 years old, furthermore it cannot tolerate alcohol and its terrible effects. The adolescent brain goes through several maturational processes that increase the risk of adverse side effects of alcohol on one. In other words, main areas in the brain are under construction and are more sensitive to the toxic effects of alcohol. These effects inhibit parts of the brain such as the cerebral cortex, central nervous stem, frontal lobes, hippocampus, cerebellum, hypothalamus, and medulla. In more detail, it makes one …show more content…
This was a widespread issue so all states now apply the Zero-tolerance law that consist of a DUI immediately if any alcohol is found it one’s blood stream and if a minor is driving intoxicated one license is automatically suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, some teens are peer pressured into situations or are not educated properly. Teen need to educate themselves by taking classes or researching what alcohol does to the body and why one cannot drive while intoxicated. A lot of teen are ignorant to how alcohol can make one feel when one first starts using. Statics show as alcohol impairs your judgements it has impaired many teens while getting behind the wheel. It is one poor decision to drink underage but another to get behind the wheel putting not only oneself live on the line but innocent