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In the United States, the national legal drinking age is 21 years old and has been so since 1984. However, according to information provided by the Alcohol Policy Information System — a project ...
In what is known as pre-gaming or pre-partying, underage drinkers may hide their alcohol consumption by drinking quickly before they go out. Brittany Levine explained in her article "Pre-Gaming" in USA Today that "of all drinking events involving pre-partying, 80% involved additional drinking afterward." [3]
21 (no one underage is allowed consumption Section 28-1) Alaska: N/A: 21 [8] 1970: Lowered to 19 [10] 1984: Raised to 21 with grandfather clause (if born before January 1, 1965) [11] [12] 21 (unless the underage person is not on a licensed premises and the alcoholic beverage is provided by a parent, legal guardian, or spouse over the age of 21 ...
New Mexico No 7 a.m. – 2 a.m. [101] 7 a.m. – midnight [102] Yes 21 New Mexico issues two types of license for consumption on-premises: a full dispenser license allowing sale of all types of alcohol, or a restaurant license permitting sale of beer and wine only.
Drinking Debate: A New Report From the National Academies Highlights the Risks and ‘Benefits’ of Moderate Alcohol Use Korin Miller December 20, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Since 1984, when the National Minimum Drinking Age Act made the minimum legal drinking age for every state in the nation 21, there has been a steady increase in the prevalence of alcohol use, heavy use, and frequent use among underage drinkers as the age increases. Across all ages, the highest rates of alcohol abuse occur among persons 19 years ...
Additionally, Kansas has a zero-tolerance policy for minors who drive after drinking alcohol. Those with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 or higher could receive a 30-day driving suspension ...
Underage consumption is illegal, typically a misdemeanor. In California, depending on the county in which the person is charged, the crime may also be charged as an infraction . [ 1 ] Anyone under the age of 21 who possesses alcohol in the United States with the exception of special circumstances is violating the law of the state.