Legal drinking age is lowered to 18
These kids are still in high school and would bring alcohol to high school parties
Kids younger than 18 would have much easier access to alcohol
Increase in liver/kidney problems in young teens
increased likelihood of early development of alcohol dependence
Increased likelihood that these 18 year olds will make poor decisions
Increase in teen pregnancies
decreased likelihood of finishing school.
Increase in rape/ sexual assault at high school parties
increased participation in youth violence and crime
Increase in 18 and younger ER visits
higher medical insurance costs and rates
higher car insurance rates