Get the Truth About the 21 Law

As the nation's current debate on the 21 Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) continues, it can be easy to mistake opinions for facts. Why21.org offers the straight truth on why the MLDA law is important to you regardless of your age and describes how it saves lives.

You will also find information on how alcohol affects the teen brain, the realities of underage drinking, facts to common myths and a history of the drinking age law. There is also a wealth of information, resources and tips for parents, educators and communities on preventing underage drinking.

Arm yourself with the truth and then decide.

FOR PARENTS

    Don’t panic. Here you can get the information, facts and answers to those tough questions so that you can talk to your child about making the smart, responsible and legal choice to stay alcohol free until the age of 21.

FOR EDUCATORS

    Schools and teachers have a significant impact on an adolescent’s life. The climate and cohesiveness of a school can play an important role in the development of an adolescent’s self-identity.

FOR Communities

    The attitudes and actions of a community play a critical role in the behavior and development of teens. Lax attitudes and actions regarding underage drinking fosters an environment of acceptance and dangerous teen drinking behaviors.