As discussed in a prior article, the United States is unique among wealthy countries in that its drinking age is relatively high. Alcohol affects teenagers much faster and much harder than adults, which is why the U.S. drinking age is higher than other countries. This...
Underage Drinking
Why is the drinking age 21 and over, pt. 1?
The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has such a high drinking age requirement. Europe and Asia all have drinking ages that are lower than the U.S. limit. Why is the United States drinking age so high? Is it based on politics? Or is it based...
The effect of drinking on minors
The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has a 21 drinking age. Famously, Europe and Mexico both disagree with the U.S. and set their drinking ages lower, to the delight of many summer break co-eds. This restriction may seem stodgy and typical...
Parent opinion about underage drinking doesn’t impact the law
Are you a parent of a teenager? Do you know how your child feels about alcohol use or if he or she consumes alcohol? How do you feel and talk about underage drinking around your child? A parent's attitude about whether minors should drink can have a significant effect...
Zero tolerance for underage drinking
Everyone is familiar with the standard "legal limit" for a blood-alcohol test (or "BAC"). But just in case you are not, it is 0.08 percent. However, what many underage students may not appreciate is that "legal limit" does not apply to them. For anyone under the age...
Will teen’s case be made extreme example of underage drinking?
As parents, we know that having kids comes with risks. We know that we risk watching our kids get sick, hurt, in trouble. We hope to never see our kids get into trouble with the law. But even a kid with a clean past can find himself charged with a crime. Currently, a...