Higher Drinking Age Linked To Less Binge Drinking -- Except In College Students

New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found substantial reductions in binge drinking since the national drinking age was set at 21 two decades ago, with one exception: college students. The rates of binge drinking in male collegians remain unchanged, but the rates in female collegians have increased dramatically.

UK: Hospitals treat drunk under-10s

A child under 10 is treated in hospital for the effects of alcohol every three days, United Kingdon government statistics show.

Two More Universities Say No to the Amethyst Initiative

The President of the University of California, and the Chancellor from the University of South Carolina, have both recently indicated their concern for dangerous drinking on college campuses. And both of them agree that lowering the drinking age is not an option for those problems and would only exacerbate an already dangerous situation.

Keep drinking age at 21: Manhattanville College poll

A recent poll by Manhattanville College, found that by a 2:1 margin, their surrounding community supports the 21 minimum drinking age law. This comes after the College's President signed onto the Amythest Initiative, a misguided proposal to lower to drinking age.

National Safety Council Supports 21 Drinking Age

At their recent annual meeting, the National Safety Council reaffirmed their support for the life-saving 21 Minimum Drinking Age Law and continues to oppose any effort to lower the drinking age.

The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes, communities and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.

Kansas State University Buckles Down on Underage Drinking

And is implementing a Parental Notification policy.

Lower Drinking Age Opposed by Experts

With some of the nation's most prominent college leaders suggesting that the nation's drinking age be lowered, a group of researchers and safety experts told Maryland lawmakers yesterday that younger drinkers would bring more accidents and deaths. Read the complete article from The Washington Post.