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deaths would have been much greater, but with the legal drinking age set at twenty-one, deaths have been reduced. Although many studies confirm that the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) is effective in reducing underage drinking and the consequences from alcohol drinking, some argue that the MLDA is ineffective and has driven young adults to drink more in less supervised and controlled environments. The current legal drinking age of twenty-one is the most effective effort to reduce alcohol…

problems facing adolescents in the United States (Zhong and Schwartz). In today 's society, people are questioning the legal drinking age. Some wish it should be lower. While others think it is right where it needs to be. Although lowering the age might not sound like a bad idea. But it can be a huge problem in society. Even though some people think if the drinking age were to be lowered sounds like a good idea. Teens are doing it anyways; why not let them do it? Unfortunately, it 's not when…

Should the Drinking Age Be Lowered? Eighteen, that magical age, everyone has dreamed about turning. The number eighteen is significant in America because it is when teenagers are finally given the chance to show the world they’re responsible young adults. This group is no longer viewed as children in America, but as young adults who can experience the same rights and privileges as other adults. As society keeps growing and changing, the discussion to keep the drinking age at twenty-one or to…

Alcohol Consumption at Eighteen Underage drinking occurs in most parts of the world. In the United States the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) is twenty-one years old. Many argue that it should be lowered to eighteen because they believe that it will lower the rate of accidents and deaths. Lowering the drinking age from twenty-one to eighteen years old will keep teenagers from drinking in dangerous environments; it will also urge them to seek appropriate medical attention while under the…

come together for drinking activities in private off-campus houses. When “Animal House” and “Saturday Night Live” was released in 1978, most states still had a legal drinking age that was under the age of 21. Parties began to evolve and imitate the ones shown on the screen. In 1984, when the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed, the underaged drinking rates increased. Partying was still prevalent on college campuses. Colleges started to have coed dorms, which made it easier for men and…

that underage individuals (less than 21 years of age) were possessing and/or consuming alcoholic beverages on you party during this time. “It is also clear and undisputed that you were not…

The legal drinking age is 21 in the United states of America. The majority of teens have at least had one alcoholic beverage in their life. Definitely not all of them but most of them have. There is a lot of debates on the legal drinking age. Some people say it should continue to be 21 and some say it should be 18. Since everything else is legal at the age of 18 shouldn’t the drinking age be 18 also? In my opinion the legal drinking age should be 18 and here are all of my reasons why. The…

debates regarding the minimum drinking age have amounted, thus meaning that this issue is one that cannot be forgotten, instead it should be dealt with immediately. Some might believe that the minimum drinking age should be lowered from 21 to 18 years of age. What those few people are not considering is the fact that decades ago, when the drinking age was lowered…

lower the minimum legal drinking age is it would be medically irresponsible. Drinking alcohol at such a young age can do much harm to the body as it is still maturing. According to ProCon.org Headlines, the brain develops until around 20 years of age. The brain 's frontal lobes are very important during adolescence. The brain 's frontal lobes are essential for emotion regulation and having alcohol can interfere with development. Also having alcohol at such a young age can increase greater…

Should the drinking age be lowered? Some people believe lowering the drinking age would be a good thing. However, others believe the drinking age should not be lowered because the brain is still developing until about the age of 25. ( SAMHSA). Drinking alcohol underage can affect a developing brain in many ways. Drinking alcohol, even at the age of 18 can be dangerous because the brain is continuing development. Drinking under the influence can be more dangerous for inexperienced drivers. When…