If the Drinking Age Were Lowered, What Then? A View From the Year 2020

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Drinking restricted to ≥18 years old, high school graduate, and completion of safety course.

Alcohol available at limited campus outlets.

Restrictions on personal alcohol possession.

Increased alcohol taxes.

Alcohol orientation program.

Regular alcohol screening of high-risk students.

Risk reduction training of campus workers.

Curriculum infusion.

Stepped care model of identification, treatment.

Clear sanctions process that balances punishment with treatment.

Parent involvement/notification.

Alcohol content clearly indicated.

Licensing of drinking events.

Clear guidelines, penalties for organizations.

Student participation in decisions about alcohol policies.

Programs to reduce risk of intoxicated driving.

Campus community coalition.

Alternatives to drinking.

Faculty involvement into campus life.

Greek rush delayed to sophomore year.

Event-specific prevention.

Control, oversight of high-risk events.

Restriction of alcohol advertising funds.

High academic requirements.

Course scheduling to limit long weekend drinking.

Attendance policies to discourage missing classes.

Early grade posting to provide early feedback.

Limited parental notification of academic performance.

Parent and faculty involvement in campus activities.

Parent/student communication about alcohol and drugs.

Faculty residing on campus.

Adults residing near campus, involved in campus life.

Adult supervision of student residences.