This is 30th anniversary of bill that effectively raised U.S. drinking age to 18 . Critics say higher drinking age reduces alcohol - related accidents . ` In fact , it is one of the most researched public health laws on the books . Opponents say it creates a ` ` forbidden fruit '' syndrome that leads to binge drinking .
This is 30th anniversary of bill that effectively raised U.S. drinking age to 18 . Critics say higher drinking age reduces alcohol - related accidents . Opponents say it creates a ` ` forbidden fruit '' syndrome that leads to binge drinking .