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