Sports Stadiums Serve Alcohol To Minors And Intoxicated Fans, Study Suggests

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 20:21 in Psychology & Sociology

In a novel study looking at the propensity of illegal alcohol sales at sports stadiums, researchers reported that nearly one in five people posing as underage drinkers, and three out of four seemingly intoxicated "fans" were able to buy alcohol at professional sporting events. They also found that location mattered: sales were more likely if the attempt took place in the stadium stands rather than at a concession booth.

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