Beverages

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…

10th AD, alcohol was already providing perfect revenue for those selling various types of drinks. During the Medieval times when armies were being professionalized, the use of alcohol grew significantly; “in these times, the development of alcoholic beverage using poured wine and the vodka was a result of various sources of grain” (Roberg, 2016). Creating alcohol was quite a cheap task, which had significant yields. In fact, by the 19th century, close to 33 percent of the government income came…

Everyone agrees that alcohol shouldn’t be given to young adults or children under a certain age. Alcohol is a very dangerous substance, but when used moderately, it can give people some benefits, especially for people aged 65 and older. Consuming one drink per day can lower the risk of heart diseases and diabetes as well as improve memory, but this may not benefit everyone who drinks moderately. On the other hand, if you drink a lot, alcohol can also damage every part of your body, such as your…

Organized efforts to control and limit drinking or the sale of alcohol have been persistent in the United States since the early nineteenth century. For many years, before any public demonstration was made against the liquor traffic, and for some years after, distilleries by many people were deemed a blessing to the community. They provided a ready market for any surplus grain that was raised. The business was considered respectable; and members of churches, and even deacons engaged in it…

Underage drinking can facilitate poor judgment that poses countless health and safety risks including drinking and driving, violent behavior, and unwarranted or unprotected sexual activity; consequences may lead to disciplinary actions performed by the school or even with the law. Data concluded from a 2003 case study included in Reducing Underage Drinking: A Collective Responsibility, a book which details the developmental and environmental factors concerning groups of adolescents in relation…

Summary: Jim, who lives in Detroit Michigan, had a few drinks at a local bar but was not intoxicated. Before he left he asked the bartender for a drink of water, who in error gave him a 6oz cup of 40% Vodka. Jim drank it quickly noticing the strength of the liquid but figured it was his imagination as he had requested water. The Vodka went straight to his head and he became intoxicated, causing him to lose control of his car which jumped a curb and killed two people. Jim was arrested and…

Paschall, M. J., & Saltz, R. F. Summary: This article goes into detail about alcohol on college campuses. The study uses a survey that was sent to students either over the web or mailed to them. The students where then asked questions about their drinking habits on campus. The survey asked for about how many drinks where consumed before, during and after certain situations. These situations were “fraternity or sorority party, residence hall party, campus event (e.g. football game), off-campus…

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…

Drinking Age The percent of alcohol consumption in the United States by underage drinkers is 11.4 percent (11 Facts). Underage drinking is common and most people think it is inadequate. Though it has its negatives, alcohol also has many benefits. If one drinks a moderate amount of alcohol, it can lower the risk for cardiovascular disease, decrease the chances for developing Type 2 diabetes, and decrease the chances for the common cold in the cases of non-smokers. Moderate drinkers are…

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide program aimed to help those who are concerned about their alcohol problem and just need some assistance in getting sober and alcohol-free. Alcoholics anonymous consists of a twelve step recovery program to support a certain individual reach sobriety. One of the programs main practice is that all members will remain anonymous to one another. Some may believe that the only way they can reach sobriety is by going through this program, but that is not true at…