Should the drinking age be lowered?

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Should the drinking age be lowered? Danielle Harris September 28, 2009

Alcohol destroys teenage brains.

Fewer accidents happen when the minimum drinking age is 21.

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In the 1980’s the drinking age was raised to 21 in, it was done to reduce fatalities.

The 21 year old age limit isn’t stopping minors from drinking.

Teen drinking is linked to depression and anxiety.

Children as young as six have needed hospital treatment after going on drinking binges.

Sometimes teen drink because they think it is the cool thing to do. The law has driven underage drinkers behind closed doors.

1,900 deaths from underage drinking is because of motor vehicle crashes.

Jacqueline was hit by an 18 year old drunk driver. Before After

This 19 year old college student, was arrested and charged for drunk driving and killing a 21 year old college student.

Alcohol affects you academic performance in school.

If parents talk to their teenagers about the dangers of drinking at an early age then it is less likely that they will drink at a later age.

Lowering the drinking age wont benefit anyone except for those who make profit on the sales.

Having one alcoholic beverage can affect your abilities.

Alcohol effects many parts of the human body.

Staying sober will keep you away from a lot of harm in life. Staying sober will allow you to have better relationships with others.