Additionally, according to the CDC, underage drinking puts you at risk for:

• Changes in brain development that may have life-long effects
• Disruption of normal growth or sexual development
• Developing an alcohol use disorder later in life
• Increased risk of suicide and homicide
• Lower grades in school
• Memory problems

Remember: If you’re under 21, any measurable alcohol in your system is cause for consequence.

Is one drink really worth $750, half a year in jail, and having to disclose your Minor in Possession ticket to future employers, military recruiters, or colleges?

The choice to drink is yours to make—and the consequences are yours to keep.