There is debate over the specific elements that define a binge drinker; scholars propose variations in the number of drinks, the ratio of body weight to volume consumed, and the time span in which the drinking occurs. For example, the Wechsler study conducted in 1999 defines binge drinking as, "consuming five or more drinks in a row one or more times during a two weeks period" (Kellogg, 2)
For example, the Wechsler study conducted in 1999 defines binge drinking as, "consuming five or more drinks in a row one or more times during a two weeks period" (Kellogg, 2). Other studies disregard the frequency of drinking and define it as merely "consuming five or more drinks in one sitting" (MacLachlan & Smyth, 24)
"Most drinking ages worldwide are at maximum 18, if not less, which makes sense for legal drinking ages. And provided you act like a grown up, you can probably be served a cerveza with that fish taco anywhere, regardless of age," (Crislip)
In fact, "more than 130 college chancellors and presidents have signed a petition initiated in 2008 in support of the idea," (Ogilvie). If young people are the ones we are most trying to protect, then it is important to understand that "responsible drinking could be taught through role modeling and educational programs," (Engs)
There is a real need to lower or eliminate the drinking age. In fact, "more than 130 college chancellors and presidents have signed a petition initiated in 2008 in support of the idea," (Ogilvie)
' Some of Innocent Drinks' products, such as its processed veggie pots, could fall afoul of these regulations. Innocent Drinks are based in the UK, and now "sellers of so-called superfoods will from have to prove the products really are good for you," according to the European Union's Food Safety Authority (Hale 2007)
"Smoothie sales have risen to $2 billion a year, up 80% from 2002. A large part smoothies' popularity stems from their image of being healthful drinks" (Whitney 2007)
The Uniform Drinking Age Act was what forced all the states to put the drinking age back to twenty one years old. This was done by decreasing the federal transportation funding, for every state that did not have a minimum drinking age of 21 (Johnson, 2008)
The Uniform Drinking Age Act was what forced all the states to put the drinking age back to twenty one years old. This was done by decreasing the federal transportation funding, for every state that did not have a minimum drinking age of 21 (Johnson, 2008)
S. Drinking Age stay at 21 or be lowered to 18? The 26th amendment, on July 1, 1971 was passed which dropped the least age to vote from twenty one to eighteen years old (Madison, 2006)
The theory was that if they lowered the age, then it would not be so attracted to teens. They used the fact that Europeans have fewer juvenile drinking issues because they did it that way (McNamara, 2010)
Choose water instead of other beverages when dining out -- it is healthier and will save money. Use a wedge of lemon or lime to flavor the water; it tastes so good you might drink even more (Falkenmark & Rockstrom, 2004)
For instance, water helps the body flush wastes through urination, perspiration and excretion. Without enough water, the body holds onto these toxins and buildup may lead to illness or discomfort (Salzman, 2012)
This will also lead to other types of addiction and also experimentation with drugs and other illegal substances as it serves as a door to other greater forms of thrills that other drugs might offer. This will result in an increase in crimes related to drugs, a rise in drop outs in high schools and colleges and even deaths due to overdose of drugs or alcohol (Atwood)
Underage drinking is also seen to have an effect on the hormonal balance necessary for normal the normal development of organs and muscles and bones in adolescents. Studies done in animals have shown that alcohol consumption during adolescence affects the maturation of the reproductive system (Clark, Lynch, Donovan and Block 1353)
It leads to automobile crashes, homicides, suicide and fatal injuries with homicides, suicides and accidents being the major causes of teen death. There are millions of American youth who are binge or heavy drinkers and are under the age of 21(Gutierrez)
This will ensure that only responsible adults will have access to alcohol. There have also been cases of increased rates of binge drinking among college age youths and the increase in the minimum legal age for drinking will go a long way in helping preventing this (Kypri et al
The younger a person is when they start consuming alcohol, the more likely they are to become alcohol dependant and the greater their chances of their becoming alcoholics later on in life. Alcoholism brings about damage of their brain and them suffering from withdrawal symptoms should they stop consuming it (Wagenaar and Toomey)
The "designated driver," a term unknown in 1984, indicates such an attitudinal shift. (Henson) If alcohol-related crashes are fewer, maybe it's because the same young people who are accused of acting immaturely are actually acting with more caution when it comes to considering the safety of their lives and the lives of others on the road
How are they reacting to the drinking age limit? According to David J. Hanson, "an alcohol policy expert at the State University of New York-Potsdam," they're taking their drinking underground (Johnson)