Even if you don't drink, you are still at risk to feel its consequences. Drunk driving is the number one killer of those under 21 in Ohio. Drunk drivers ages 18-25 who have caused accidents were responsible for 135 deaths and 4,790 injuries in 1996 in Ohio. Drinking can affect academic work as well. Nationally, students with an A average drink an average of about three or fewer drinks a week.
Fs have more than nine drinks per week.
Besides these academic problems, any alcohol-related convictions or criminal charges can prevent you from getting a job after college. The fact is, drinking under the age of 21 is illegal, and driving while drunk is just stupid. Even allowing someone who has been drinking to drive your car can lead to a conviction. Purchasing alcohol with or making a fake ID can also lead to criminal charges. If you are under 21, it is against the law to have a container of alcohol, open or unopened, in your car.