We all have a responisibility to try to take care of one another. This is best done when a person hasn't had too much to drink. Further, the host of a party does have a lot more responsibility for the behavior of their guests. Similarly, if seat belts are not used, or if excessive speed or reckless driving is involved, these are also crashes. In fact, the vast majority of young people do drink alcohol, although Virginia does have a legal drinking age of 21.
Some youth drink more often and more heavily than others.
Unfortunately, young people have started drinking earlier, being unaware of many of the health and safety dangers associated with youthful drinking. All rights reserved.