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Some people may think that raising, or keeping the drinking age the same, will reduce drunk driving accidents and keep people under 21 away from alcohol. This is hardly the case. When the drinking age was raised to 21 in the U.S, drunk driving accidents only lowered 9% and 78% of teens have already had their first drink. Only 26% of high school seniors believe it is wrong for underage teens to drink. While there are so many things you can legally do at age 18, when you become a legal adult, you…

History of alcohol consumption in Canada History of alcohol consumption (AC) can date back to prehistoric period and was best known for leisure use (Hanson, 2013). A World Health Organization (WHO) report (2014b) showed Canadian had a total alcohol per capita (TAPC) 9.8 Litre in 2003-2005 and 10.2 Litre in 2008-2010, with beer being the most popular choice. The prevalence of heavy episodic drinking in 2010 is 17.8% in the general population versus 23.1% in drinkers, more often in male drinkers.…

Option 1: Attain the current legal drinking age at 18 To keep the legal age at 18 would be a viable option due to that there is other aspects rather then increasing the age, that influence a young persons not to drink and drive. A clear example of this is the decrease in young drink drivers over the years is due to laws such as zero tolerance laws, general alcohol safety laws and safety belt laws being brought into place. This decrease can also be seen in Queensland after provisional drivers…

There has been an ongoing debate in regards to lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18 year old in The United States. Some suggest If we were to consider lowering the drinking age to 18 this could mean young people at younger ages would be able to have access to alcohol. If is not uncommon for 21 year olds to provide minors or those under 21 with alcoholic beverages. Reducing the drinking age to 18 could possibly result in younger teenagers, even as young as 13 having access to alcohol. Minors…

BACKGROUND During 1974, the Queensland government changed the drinking age from 21 to 18. Since the early 2000’s, there has been an increase of alcohol-fuelled violence, causing communities to become concerned. This briefing note has been created as requested from the premier to see the viable options to reduce alcohol-fuelled violence. The proposed changes target young adults, as statistics show individuals aged between 15-24 were accountable for 52% of all alcohol related injuries in 2007. It…

With the upcoming festive holiday season fast coming up on us, it behooves us to delve into the wonderful world of Italian holiday desserts. Few ethic groups exhibit such enchanting delights as do those of Italian ancestry at this time for year. Following, you'll sample, if only on a digital device, some of the most exquisite and well-known culinary samples from those with a discriminating taste from the world's best kitchens--the Italian home kitchen. Whether you're a college student away…

In 1984 the legal drinking age was raised from 18 to 21; Keeping this in mind Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that “people aged 12 to 20 years drink 11% of all alcohol consumed in the United States” (“Fact Sheets - Underage Drinking.”). This rise in age not only blew up within society and media but also created a platform for a new debate over the 21 vs 18 drinking age. A plethora of people all across the nation have joined the debate and added their two cents to the argument.…

Drinking, under the age of 21, is outlawed throughout the United States. In today’s society, teenagers use alcohol more than any other drug, including tobacco. Underage drinkers experience a wide range of alcohol-related health, social, criminal justice, and academic problems. Some problems include risky sexual behavior, may impair brain development, violence, lack of awareness, and emotional satisfaction. Young drinkers report a range of negative effects from alcohol, all of which can lead to…

In the United States, the legal drinking age has failed at trying to protect the youth. The existing law only lets individuals drink alcohol if they are 21 years of age and up. However, this law is widely disregarded and has done little to reduce drinking among youth. In order to resolve this issue, the legal drinking age should be restored back to 18 years of age. A distinguishable characteristic seen in American culture is the extreme separation between adults and youth. As a result, youth…

In her article, “Is Red Wine Really Good for You?”, Krisha McCoy kicks around some positives and negatives of drinking red wine. She begins with talking about how wine or any alcoholic beverage can and will have some sort of effect on your health. She states that although there is some evidence supporting the fact that moderate consumption of wine will benefit your health, some health professionals continue to warn people away from alcohol. All coming together to make a complicated mess and…