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Open Raise the legal age to buy and consume alcohol to 25

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Raising the drinking age to 25 could help protect young adults’ developing brains, reduce alcohol-related accidents, and ease pressure on the NHS. Studies have found later drinking onset decreases addiction risk and improves public health, making this policy a smart, preventative measure.

As someone who knows the risks of alcohol and its impact on people, I think urgent action should be taken. With exam season in full swing, young people who hit the bottle if they fail their exams could be risking their own health for a substance with an unpleasant taste.

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