DRINKING AGE

Alexandra Bocchino

P U R P O S E

To argue in favor of keeping the drinking age the

same in the United States.

Central Idea: The drinking age in the United

States should stay the same because the age 21

saves lives, people are more mature at the age of 21,

and it reduces the chance of alcoholism.

Legal drinking ages worldwide

Peoples belief

Age should stay the same

Age 21 in 1984

Saved 18,220 lives

Brain Functioning

Drunk Driving

21 SAVES LIVES

More mature at 21

New phase of

independence

18 is not mature

enough

Are 18 y/o really as

mature?

MATURITY

Become an alcoholic

Alcohol consumption

remains lower

No problems with alcohol

Medical and social

problems

Criminal justice experts

ALCOHOLISM

Decrease in

productivity

Adolescent brains

Developing

dependence

Half met diagnostic

criteria

Social stamp of

approval

A few positive aspects

Gain tolerance

Fighting for our

country

Unsafe drinking

activities

Thrill drinking

Forbidden fruit

PROS

Smarter decision

Brains need to grow

and develop

21 is safer, more

mature, less chance of

alcoholism

CONCLUSION