The Utility of Including the Strengths of Underage Drinking Laws in Determining Their Effect on Outcomes

摘要

BackgroundTo control underage drinking in the United States, which has been associated with an estimated 5,000 deaths and 2.6 million injuries or other harm annually, each state has developed a unique set of laws. Previous research examining these laws’ effectiveness has frequently focused on the laws’ existence without considering variance in sanctions, enforcement, or exemptions.