The Cost of Underage Drinking
Words: 912 Pages: 3 4290What could you do with $1,000? You might imagine indulging in 235 pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks or enjoying nine days at Disneyland. However, for many young people, that $1,000 could be lost in an instant due to the consequences of underage drinking. In Idaho, for example, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to possess, purchase, attempt to purchase, or serve alcoholic beverages. The penalties are steep: a first conviction can result in a fine of up to $1,000. […]