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Although some states alcohol usage for people under 18, the majority have exceptions that permit consumption. [2] Underage drinking has become an activity primarily done in secrecy. In what is known as pre-gaming or pre-partying, underage drinkers may hide their alcohol consumption by drinking quickly before they go out.
States including Oregon and New York allow those under 21 to drink on private non-alcohol selling premises. Some states like Ohio allow under 21 to drink in private and public including bars and restaurants if accompanied by parents, guardians, or spouse that is 21 or older. [3]
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more so than tobacco and illicit drugs. Although the purchase of alcohol by persons under the age of 21 is illegal, people aged 12–20 years old consume 11% of all alcohol consumed in the US. [7]
A secondary consideration was that Becky wanted to introduce her children to alcohol in a safe manner. ... at 16, is currently underage — to drink as teenagers, including being allowed a glass ...
Prior to the the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984, the drinking age varied by U.S. state. Now, set at 21, the minimum is uniform, but laws on guardians providing alcohol to minors vary.
When WA minors can legally drink. Turns out, it is entirely legal in Washington state for a minor, aged younger than 21, to drink alcohol under their parent or guardian’s permission and supervision.
Whoever offers or supplies alcohol beverages to a child under the age of 16 years in an amount which is harmful to one's health is punished with imprisonment up to 3 years or a fine. [225] Whoever sells or supplies spirits to a person under the age of 18 years is punished with a fine up to 10,000 CHF. [226] Ticino: 18
You can’t drink alcohol in public spaces or outside of a licensed venue under California law, and you can only be drunk in public as long as you aren’t bothering other people.