Lowering drinking age to 18
Increased sales on alcohol
more people consuming it
more money for states
Increased deaths
Increased motor vehicle fatalities
Less highway funds
Increased mortality rates in the ages 18-20
mortality costs go up to $70 million
Decreased job performance
active drinking during military
decreased performance
Education
Students may go drunk to school
decreased grades
increased dropout rate
higher absenteeism
Illicit drug use
more likely try other drugs
Easier access to alcohol
Increased visits to the emergency room
$2.35 costs from hospital care
Violent crimes increase
more arrests due to robbery or assault
Drinking consumption increases
binge drinking
Brain development changes
Increased illegal drinking
Safer Drinking
Policies
more service training
Enforced laws
Colleges
bars and restaurants
Chronic diseases
Alcohol use Disorder
Alcohol Abuse risk
Increased risk for Liver disease
Increased risk for cancer