Drunk driving crashes and alcohol- related fatalities occurred causing more than 10 states to change the legal age for drinking back to 21 by 1983. ... Lack of parental supervision is a known factor, since many parents are working and out of the home until late for many reasons such as school or grocery shopping. ... According to research in the United States, more than 13,000 High School teens take their first drink at the party, of their friends, unattended from adults. Statistics from CDC states that roughly 75% of high school students have tried alcohol and about 26% of teen have had rece...

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CONCLUSION As you can see from the two opposing argument above, I believe that we as the public are not given enough information to make a fair judgement. General Info Alcohol is a depressant drug that reduces social inhibitions and relaxes. Alcohol is produced by the fermentation of fruits,...

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All that are diagnosed with alcohol abuse must meet one or more of the following criteria within a twelve month period: he/ she must fail to accomplish major work, school or home responsibilities; he/ she is careless to where his/ her drinking is taking place, even if it's in dangerous situations such as driving or while operating machinery; he/ she must have recurring alcohol-related legal problems, such as getting arrested for driving under the influence or physically hurting someone while drunk; and lastly, he/ she must continue to drink even after the world around him/ her begins to s...

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Prohibition and the 1920's The 1920's are often described as the decade of contrast and conflicts. It was a decade that some would say was the worst decade in American history. The 18th amendment to the constitution was passed by congress in 1917. It was ratified by three fourths of the states...

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