One of the most studied, most effective anti-drunk driving laws ever -- the 21 minimum drinking age -- is under attack. Opponents of the law have been appearing in Parade magazine, on MSNBC and Fox News, and in newspapers trying to discredit the law and its effectiveness.

MADD is fighting opinion back with the facts. The facts are:

• Almost 50 high-quality studies have found conclusively that the 21 minimum drinking age decreases alcohol-related fatalities by 16 percent
  
  
• The brain continues to grow into the early/mid-20s and that drinking before this can damage the brain
  
  
• In most countries with lower drinking ages, intoxication is much more common among young people than in the United States

To let people know about these and other facts, we’ve just launched a new Web site at why21.org that provides the truth about underage drinking to all age groups, including information for parents about how to talk to your teens about alcohol. 

We’re also focused on educating young people through our elementary school curriculum, middle and high school-based presentations, high school advocacy groups, and college organizations. 

We’re trying to get the word out about underage drinking and we’d appreciate your help. 

Please: 

• Let your friends and family know about this important information
  
  
• Let your legislators know you want to keep a 21 minimum drinking age
  

With your support, we can stop the misinformation about underage drinking and help our youth stay alcohol free until the age of 21.