The average American begins drinking at 15 years old‚ despite the fact that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years old. Underage alcohol use is more likely to kill young people than all illicit drugs combined. I believe that raising the drinking age to 25 years old can save many young lives. Affects of Adolescent Drinking Adolescent drinking affects a child ’s mind‚ body and future. Adolescence is the between childhood and adulthood. During this time alcohol use may interrupt
Premium Alcoholism Alcohol abuse Alcohol
when it comes to drinking. Establishment of Credibility: According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 7‚000 teenagers under the age of 16 have already had their first sip of alcohol. (Teen alcohol) According to the Century Council 10 million teens from the ages 12-20 admit to consuming alcohol in the past 30 days. 2% of 12 year olds drink‚ 22% of 16 years olds drink‚ and 56% of 20 year olds drink‚ and these percentages are steadily increasing. (Underage drinking statistics) Thesis/
Premium Drinking culture Legal drinking age National Minimum Drinking Age Act
Since July 17‚ 1984‚ when the United States Congress enacted the National Minimum Drinking Age Act‚ people only above the age of 21 could have the opportunity to legally purchase and publically possess an alcoholic beverage. The Congress’s purpose for establishing the law was primarily to combat motorist under the influence of alcohol‚ as the death rate of traffic accidents were significantly high before 1984 in the US where the typical minimum age to drink was 18. Which is the average age for a
Premium Drinking culture Alcoholism Alcoholic beverage
Drinking Age “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy‚” was once said by a very smart man named Benjamin Franklin. He lived in a time when there was no minimum drinking age. Before the 1900’s there wasn’t any kind of drinking laws anywhere in the United States. The drinking age was regulated by society which was family‚ church‚ and communities. Yes‚ some kids probably drank too much back then‚ but I’ve learned that the current laws aren’t doing much to stop it now either. At
Premium Drinking culture Legal drinking age Alcoholism
Drinking at 18 The drinking age should be 18 because less high school students would binge drink. For three reason. One reason is that The united states is in the minority of have the drinking age be 21. Another reason is If 18 year olds have other big responsiblities they should be resopsible enough to drink. Also having the alcohol age being 18 would make teens less likely to become criminal. There are only four countries including the United States that order 21 to be the drinking age. In
Free Drinking culture National Minimum Drinking Age Act
For most teens‚ the 18th birthday is the most desired milestones. It is known as the beginning of adulthood and you now have the luxury of making your own decisions‚ which can sometimes be dangerous and/or life changing. Teen drinking is on the rise. The SADD reports that “72% of students have consumed alcohol by the end of high school‚ and 37% have done so by eighth grade”. By the age of eighteen the law recognizes these young people as adults‚ they are eligible to serve our country‚ they can be
Free Drinking culture National Minimum Drinking Age Act Legal drinking age
alcohol when underage‚ and a supporter of safety and the law‚ to all of the young people of Elk County. As a student of alcohol programs‚ and several heath and safety classes‚ I understand the effects of alcohol on young people. In simply being a citizen of Elk County‚ I have heard and witnessed many situations in which alcohol is available to underage people. I continue to be shocked and distressed at the large amount of incidents that continue to occur in Elk County as a result of drinking alcohol when
Premium Lord's Prayer Seven deadly sins Jesus
College Binge Drinking The drinking age for the United States is a highly debated topic. When my parents were younger the drinking age was 18. In 1984‚ the drinking age was changed and increased to 21. There have been many politicians arguing about this topic and there will always be no matter what happens to the legal age to consume alcohol. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)‚ argue to keep the drinking age as it is. They claim that decreasing the drinking age will increase the number of
Free Drinking culture Alcoholism Alcohol abuse
Weirtz 1 Taylor Weirtz Susan Vogel English Composition II 1 November 2013 Why the Drinking Age should be Lowered in the United States The United Sates has one of the highest drinking ages in the world. For this reason‚ many citizens under the legal drinking age of twenty one find this unfair and defy the law. High school and college students ignore the rule and go overboard with excessive drinking. From 1920 to 1933 alcohol was prohibited in the United States. This occurred when President
Free Drinking culture Alcoholic beverage Legal drinking age
Underage Alcohol Abuse COM/172 August 14‚ 2013 Abstract Alcohol is the easiest substance for teens to gain access to and leads to dangerous and risky behavior. Directly and indirectly‚ alcohol contributes to 75% of deaths amongst teens. Binge drinking amongst teens 16-18 years old is very dangerous and exceedingly prevalent. Research shows‚ teens primarily gain access to alcohol from their homes or the homes of their friends. In addition‚ studies have un-covered parents admitted to allowing
Premium Drinking culture Adolescence United States