Alcohol law

done little to nothing try to control these issues that are happening every day. Something needs to change before these problems get any worse. The United States is constantly evolving and so should its laws. A lot has changed since these laws have been placed decades ago and its time to create laws that are more up to date with the current way of life. Lowering the drinking age to 16 and increasing the driving age to 18 would lead to a plethora of benefits for the citizens of the United…

In the state of Arizona a legislative law was passed in 2007 that states it is required for convicted drunk drivers to use an interlock ignition device before they are able to obtain any type of unrestricted driving privileges. Arizona is also a zero tolerance state, which means even first…

Drinking alcohol is a popular pastime in the U.S. and several other countries in the world. In most countries, the drinking age ranges from 16 to 18 while in the United States, the limit stands at 21. We are one of the very few countries with such a high age limit. The drinking age in our country of “freedom” needs to be lowered down to the age where mostly everything else is legal; 18. When a person turns the age of 18, they are measured as an adult with the rights to their own decisions; such…

“In 2014, 9,967 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic-related deaths in the United States” (Impaired Driving: Get the Facts). Looking at this statistic, which is one of many, driving while impaired is an enormous problem. There are ways to decrease the numbers significantly, these should, and need to be looked into. With people being unaware of the issue, they aren’t trying to help solve this issue, it will continue to get…

to rebel, and offer a better understanding of the effects of alcohol. How about facing the cold, hard facts: in America, every 120 seconds one person is harmed in an intoxicated driving collision (MADD - Drunk Driving Statistics). This is often due to the “forbidden fruit,” aspect of drinking to teenagers. Due to teen alcohol…

for drunk drivers to pass through and police use this opportunity to arrest motorists who are driving under the influence of alcohol. The officers in charge will request drivers to do sobriety testing if they suspect the drivers are in a drunk condition or have signs of intoxication and impairment. Police will not hesitate to detain and charge drivers under the drunk driving law if their blood…

consumption, and other forms of substance abuse are not good for oneself and must not be abused. There is also the law that has helped abolish impaired driving, and MADD has made changes to the legislation that helps societies feel more safe in their communities. MADD’s sanctions have made differences in society, as impaired driving is not condoned therefore an individual will be penalized by law if caught doing so. MADD has also made their name prevalent amongst societies, individuals are…

many people express drinking and driving started with just one drink. Consequently, teens and adults drink for pleasure while other drink for a quick fix or release. During alcohol anonymous meeting, participants discuss how difficult it has been to gain trust back from family members. Participants speak on how they allowed alcohol to cause them to lose their families, cause destruction in their family, and miss out on time with their families. Nevertheless, they discuss how they could not see…

“Every 53 minutes on average, someone is killed in a drunk driving crash” (1). This emphasizes how drunk driving accidents have become a part of our everyday lives and at this rate, anyone could be influenced. “According to NHTSA, 9,967 people died in alcohol-impaired crashes in 2014, down 1.1 percent from 10,076 in 2013. Slowly the percentage is decreasing, but there are still many that are going to be influenced by the actions of others” (3). Along with drunk driving, the consequences…

While many teens think they can have just a few alcoholic beverages with no consequences, it is a proven fact that teens should not be drinking underage. 18 year olds and younger are not able to handle the responsibility of drinking alcohol and the risk factors that are associated with it. As a result, many teens can end up in life-threatening situations that could alter their lives forever. The drinking age should not be lowered to 18 because brain growth of teens that age are underdeveloped…