Strategies to Reduce Crime through Alcohol Regulation Current laws regulate the sale of alcohol to minors and intoxicated individuals. Proposed new laws aim to restrict multi-buy discounts and improve age verification. Raising the minimum alcohol purchase age to 21 could help reduce crimes, accidents, and health issues among younger people by limiting their access, but may also increase illegal and unsafe underage drinking. Holding a class debate on this issue could explore arguments on both sides.