Why is it important for the Minimum Legal Drinking Age to Remain 21?
The Vermont Senate has voted 14-13 to approve a resolution asking the federal government to drop its threat of penalties for states that want to lower the drinking age.
"On television alone, in 2005, the average kid saw 309 alcohol commercials. So, this industry has 309 conversations with our children about the positive aspects of drinking." Note: The more youth are exposed to alcohol advertising in magazines, on TV, the radio and at social and community events the more likely they are to use alcohol.
"Underage drinking cost the United States more that $62 billion each year. At this crucial time when research shows that girls are binge drinking with alarming regularity, more must be done to reduce youth access to alcohol, and the appeal of alcohol to our youth." The 21 Minimum Legal Drinking Age will be most successful when combined with supporting policies and prevention education.
For more information please click on the
Prevention Works MLDA brief or the U.S. Department of Justice brief
MLDA_brief.pdf [784.73K]
