Underage drinking Anyone under the age of eighteen is considered a minor and the laws of many countries prohibit them from consume alcohol. Alcohol is the most abused drug, not only among young people but also among adults. This article explores underage drinking, its effects on society, and describes what can be done to curb it. Young people are considered to constitute the largest number of alcohol consumers and account for a large portion of alcohol sales. This is despite the strict drinking laws that govern many countries regarding the purchase and consumption of alcohol. Increasing underage drinking is believed to be the main cause of alcohol-related problems facing modern societies. The most serious effects of adolescent alcohol use include drunk driving leading to accidents and even death, violence, poor academic performance, addiction, poor relationships, and developmental damage adolescents, among others (Bonnie and O'Connell 58). Society is to a large extent affected by these effects through deaths and loss of productivity among the youth. This constitutes a challenge for society and the government, accused of doing nothing in the face of this threat. Weak personal character, poor social conditions, and poor cultural backgrounds are some of the major factors believed to cause underage drinking. Bad temper among adolescents is a major factor in underage drinking and is caused by young people's personal beliefs and attitudes. adults toward alcohol, defiance, low commitment to personal goals, and misinterpretation of freedom (Komro and Toomey 2). The lack of principles and autonomy, which helps young people to say no in the middle of an illicit newspaper, to a personal decision about whether or not to consume it, as others will still do. do even if all these interventions had to be put in place. The above strategies therefore cannot guarantee an end to underage drinking, but they can lead to a significant and lasting reduction in adolescent alcohol use if implemented effectively. Works cited by Bonnie, Richard J., Mary Ellen O'Connell and National Research Council (United States). Reducing alcohol consumption among minors: a collective responsibility. Washington, DC: National Academic Press, 2004. Print.Ellul, Duncan Aaron Borg. Risk perception, awareness and prevention measures aimed at reducing underage drinking and illegal purchase of alcohol in Malta. Boca Raton, FL: Universal Publishers, 2005. Print. Komro, Kelli A. and Traci L. Toomey. “Strategies to Prevent Underage Drinking.” » The News. January 19, 2011: 1-29. Print.