Legal Drinking Age Lowered to 18
Increase in motor vehicle crashes with alcohol involved.
Increase in motor vehicle accidents or crashes ages 18-20.
Increase in DUIs.
Access to alcohol increases for all high school students. Freshman, sophomores, juniors now have seniors in high school that can purchase alcohol for them.
Interfere with development of young adults brain.
Loss of memory and cognitive function. Overall decrease in mental performance.
Invite the use of more illicit drug use at a younger age.
More drug users in early 20s and 30s.
Binge drinking starts at a younger age.
Increase in alcoholism
Increase in alcohol related illnesses/diseases.
Increase in crime related to alcohol consumption. Alcohol related crimes would just start at younger ages.
More people imprisoned and put in jail due to alcohol related crimes.
Consumption of alcohol may done in areas with more supervision because it is now legal. Don't have to hide or drink in secret.
Safer options for rides.
Young adults may seek medical attention if needed when alcohol is present because it is legal.
Alcohol related crimes may decrease because drinking is done in more controlled environments.
Boost the economy and government tax revenue.
Reduce enforcement costs of the legal drinking age of 21.
Explore alcohol consumption in safer environments.
Education on safe ways to consume alcohol.
Understand the effects of alcohol.
Safer consumption and responsible alcohol users.