A lcohol Awareness Laws Laws governing the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) define the minimum age at which a person may legally purchase alcoholic beverages. In the United States, the MLDA is 21 years. Ways Alcohol Affectsthe Brain and Body - It obstructs the brain's communication pathways - changes the way the brain functions -Alter mood and behavior. Influences on teendrinking - family history - mental health - lack of social support Facts/ Statistics Eighty-six percent of people aged 18 and older who participated in the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported having drunk alcohol at some point in their lives. Alcohol Awareness National Alcohol Awareness Month, which is observed every April, is a campaign to raise public awareness of the risks associated with alcohol abuse. Recognizing the indicators of alcohol misuse and getting the right care can significantly speed up the healing process. Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqrJ5YuU ulU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RczTGW Q6sb4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxXgVbY XVEs Source https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/alcohol-factsand-statistics
