Alcohol, also known as party juice, There is a lot of ongoing debate about alcohol and the legal drinking age alcohol in the United States. The United States is the only country in the world where the minimum drinking age is twenty-one, like everywhere else, for example in Europe, where it is eighteen. Although many people want the drinking age to be lowered to eighteen so that they can purchase alcohol legally, unfortunately this is not going to happen. I am neutral in the debate since I see as many advantages as disadvantages. Alcohol could have a huge impact on your life if you don't limit yourself. Although it is great at parties and social gatherings to brighten up the atmosphere a bit, it could be very harmful if used excessively. Alcohol could have a huge impact on your mental and physical health, it has many side effects and could even be fatal. In this article I intend to include different aspects of alcoholism. I plan to cover the different approaches people have to this and how it affects people's daily lives. Alcoholics do not realize that their actions not only affect their body and mind, but also how they affect the people around them and how that impacts those close to them. I will include stories that my friends and family have told me about their experiences with alcohol and alcoholics that they have had to deal with and the impact it has had on their lives and surroundings, as well as data facts and statistics that I found. in my research on this subject. Arriving in the United States from Poland, where the legal age for purchasing and consuming alcohol is eighteen, things are much different. I was twelve when I moved here and I had older cousins ​​who were in the legal category...... middle of paper ...... ve today due to rates lower mortality rates caused by higher drinking ages. Alcohol has terrible effects on your mind and the people around you. Statistics have shown that alcohol is the leading cause of murder and rape in the United States. Alcohol is the worst thing that can happen to a family. Alcoholism also contributes greatly to divorce. Children of alcoholics have a difficult life growing up, they feel like they don't have a complete family and don't get as much love and attention as they should, even though sometimes it works for them very often. 't. Although there is no limit to the amount of alcohol an individual can purchase and consume at their own pace, I believe everyone should have their own limit and if they decide to drink, stay within home or another safe place without going out anywhere and putting yourself and others in danger.