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    In the United States today many teens have the problem of underage drinking. Whether they do it to look cool or to have fun, it is an enormous problem. In fact, one our four teens state that the would ride with a driver that is intoxicated (“Underage Drinking”). This shows that teenagers and not only irresponsible with alcohol, but also uniformed of the serious consequences. Although the rates of underage drinking have dropped within time, there are still ways to lower these rates more (Klass). With

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    adults abuse the drinking age policy. It is put in effect for substantial reasons, which contribute in making the safest environment for all. Drinking underage is not only illegal, but also damages one’s health tremendously. Furthermore, drinking in large amounts is extremely dangerous and can cause detrimental things to occur. There have been numerous attempts to create a law to lower the drinking age, but none have gone through. In contrast to what some people may say, the drinking age should not

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    tight three more years for that, until your twenty-one. Well some trust that the legitimate drinking age need to be brought from twenty-one down to eighteen. There has been a progressing contention inside the United States on regardless of whether the drinking age need to be brought down to eighteen like a large portion of the world or on the off chance that it should remain at twenty-one. Underage drinking has been a genuine disputable issue for quite a long time, however why is it not under control

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    Underage drinking A slumber party turned tragic when the parents of 14-year-old Takeimi Rao found their daughter dead after drinking soda mixed with vodka with three friends on Saturday night. Officials said that Takeimi's mother, Aleae Pennette, took the girls out for burgers for dinner on Saturday. At 2 a.m., Pennette woke up to find three of the girls throwing up, but she helped clean them up and put them back to bed. Takeimi had not thrown up, cops said. She thought they had eaten something

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    enforcements question or doubt an adolescent’s responsibility and mentality. I believe that if the legal age limit for alcohol consumption lowers, it will cause various difficulties in someone’s life and a disruption in their brain’s maturity. Underage drinking has been proven to cause many difficulties in a person’s life and can cause a chain reaction of negativity, especially at an age where you are easily influenced and bound by peer pressure. From the

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    the legal drinking age in the United States should remain at twenty-one years old or if it should be lowered. This debate has been going on for years. Underage Drinking and the Drinking age”, written by Carla T. Main, represents the side of the argument that believes that the drinking age should remain at twenty-one. While,” Underage drinking: Does Current Policy Make Sense, written by Judith G. McMullen, represents the side of the argument that believes that the United States drinking should be

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    Peer Pressure Amongst Underage Drinking Recent research shows that there has been an increased incline on adolescents being peer pressured into partaking in underage drinking activities. Though, peers might have a strong influence, parents have just as much of an influence on this matter as well. There are laws set in place to protect all adolescents from the dangers that can occur while drinking, yet, there are many that still don’t understand why. As a society, we have a duty to educate adolescents

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    I am aware that alcohol is banned in many dorms, and underage drinking is completely illegal on and off campus. NC State has these policies in order to keep students and community safe. The policies are enacted and enforced to maintain a healthy and safe environment on NC State’s campus. This incident goes against NC State’s policies because I was an underage and drinking, and also had alcohol in a dorm that prohibits alcohol. My incident created a situation where students and the community were

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    teens’ psychologic state. Underage drinking impairs the teens’ psychological state when alcohol consumption is done in boundless amounts and irresponsibly. Priorities are not important and opportunities are lost. The use of alcohol isn’t solely for social purposes any more, but instead being used as a stimulant for people dealing with things psychologically while trying to stay alert physically. Besides binge drinking what’s often ignored is the psychologic state of an underage alcohol consumer. We’re

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    paper I will exam the causes of underage drinking and they effects that this may place on the individual, their families, and society. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, "Young people begin to take risks and experiment as they transition from childhood to adulthood. Without support and guidance, some young people may engage in behaviors that place them and others at risk – including using alcohol." (Youth and Underage Drinking: An Overview, 2004). As a child

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