U.S Drinking Age Lowered to 18
References:
https://www.pridesurveys.com/index.php/blog/drinking-age-debate/
http://www.quintallaw.net/pros-cons-lowering-drinking-age/
https://healthresearchfunding.org/pros-cons-lowering-drinking-age/
Safer Drinking Environment
Casual drinking
with family or
at events.
No fear of underage
people calling the police.
underage
Lowers the possibility of buying for underage people.
No taboo
Lowers the amount of drinking.
Legal Alcohol Consumption
Unjust Views
18 year olds can vote,
go to prison,
smoke,
and join the army.
Increase Reckless Driving
Increased Traffic Fataties
Decreased Inhibitions
Inexperienced Driving
Poor Judgement
Alcohol Poisoning
Easy access to liquor and other products.
Increased number of people in the hospital
Over-Drinking
Reduce Binge Drinking
Lowered age means no use for excessive drinking.
Drink Responsibly with no sneaking around
Increased High School Dropouts
No education can
lead to unsafe
sex and other risky behaviors.
References:
https://www.pridesurveys.com/index.php/blog/drinking-age-debate/
http://www.quintallaw.net/pros-cons-lowering-drinking-age/
https://healthresearchfunding.org/pros-cons-lowering-drinking-age/
Increased risk for Pregnancy
School Performance Decreasing
Alcohol Kills more teenagers than all drugs combined.
Undeveloped Brain
Vulnerablitiy to Addiction
Use of illicit drugs
Altered Brain Performance
