Minimum legal drinking age laws, often referred to as MLDA laws, prohibit the consumption of alcohol by, and the sale of alcohol to, persons under the age of 21. The legislation to raise the minimum legal drinking age to 21 in every state has had lasting effects on the lives of Americans everywhere. Lower alcohol usage, increased law enforcement and lower rates of alcohol-related crimes are some positive effects reported since the MLDA was set at 21 for …showed first 75 words of 556 total…

…showed last 75 words of 556 total…off work. The vast majority of drinkers enjoy alcohol without ever becoming alcoholics. Moderate drinking has even been associated with better health and longevity. Many people have climbed behind the wheel of a car while impaired and thought, "I have only had a few drinks." How many times have you said this to yourself? If more people stopped to think about the possible consequences of drunk driving, legislation to raise the MLDA would be unnecessary.