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by Madison Noel 7 days ago

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The legal drinking age is lowered to 18

The legal drinking age is lowered to 18

The legal drinking age is lowered to 18

Higher risk of developing Substance Use Disorders

Increased driving under the influence of alcohol

Leads to more DUIS's, traffic accidents, and fatalities

May increase alcohol related incidents on campuses

Affecting young and developing brains

Alcohol can cause long-term cognitive harm

References

Why a minimum legal drinking age of 21 works. (2024, May 15). Alcohol Use. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/underage-drinking/minimum-legal-drinking-age.html
ProCon.org. (n.d.). Pros and Cons/Lowering the Drinking Age. https://vitaeducation.org/wp-content/uploads/Lowering-Drinking-Age.pdf
Editorial Staff. (2023, January 17). Drinking age in the United States | Alcohol.org. Alcohol.org. https://alcohol.org/guides/drinking-age/

Diminish the thrill of breaking the law

Many teens still continue to consume alcohol, even though it is illegal

Colleges are are to increase alcohol education programs

And reduces alcohol secrecy on college campuses

More likely to learn to drink in a safe environment

Reduce alcohol related accidents among underage drinkers