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Originally Posted by 1shotDROP
Where you get the sources that it will prevent them from trying other illegal drugs I do not know, alchohal would increase the use of other illegal drugs. Kids would party more, and at a party you can't possibly think that alchohal will be the only substance.
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On the other hand, if the number of parties remains constant, then many kids would rather "get high" on legal substances (i.e. alcohol), than risking their future by using illegal substances. At lest that’s the way it works in Greece. But you can’t really predict how US children will respond to such a change, if you don't try it.
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Originally Posted by 1shotDROP
Also, when I previously stated the issue about addictive tendencies, I was implying that (although if you are alchohalic you will become addicted anyway) teens addicted at a younger age are less likely to attend college and receive a higher level of education. Those who are 21 are most likely already in college, or will not be attending anyway, catch my drift?:smile
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That’s one point of view; on the other hand young children generally have more opportunities than adults. I would rather have my child delay his academic progress, than lose his job or ruin his family, due to alcohol abuse. A child can go to college a year later, without significant consequences.
Finally you should not confuse use and abuse. In my opinion it is not moral to prevent the majority of enjoying a fairly safe substance, in order to delay a minority to become alcoholic.
PS: yustr's idea on a test that measures developmental progress is very cool