Alcohol use associated with turning 21 years old may have relatively large effects on risky behaviors, especially in men.

‘Availability of alcohol associated with turning 21 years old may have a significant impact on risky behaviors, especially in men.’

The MLDA reduces binge drinking by approximately five percentage points as well as a variety of other consumption measures. For males, there are marked increases in reports of drunk driving, risky sexual activities, violence, and interpersonal problems with friends.




More research is needed to determine whether these results indicate a need to change the MLDA to age 18 or 25 or some other age.
Source-Eurekalert