To the question Which countries prohibit alcoholic beverages? given by the author Yamil Alekberov the best answer is It is well known that Islam forbids the consumption of alcohol.
It was in Medina that the act of introducing the "dry law" took place, when leather wineskins with wine were cut, and their contents were poured onto the ground. The hadiths said that not only the drunkard himself would be cursed, but also those who produce and sell alcohol, that the drinker's prayers would not be accepted by Allah Almighty for 40 days from the moment of drinking.
It is sometimes said that Islam's prohibition applies only to wine. Wine in the time of the Prophet Muhammad was the most common narcotic substance, and it is not surprising that the focus was on wine. The Qur'an forbids the consumption of all drinks that can affect the mind and health, such as tinctures made from grapes, honey, persimmons, barley, etc. These drinks are considered "khamr". Obviously, they include any alcoholic beverages - wine, vodka, and beer.
Now in many Islamic and Arab countries the "dry law" continues to operate.
In Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Kuwait, Libya, Sudan, alcohol is generally prohibited. In others, access to them is restricted for religious reasons. For example, during religious holidays and the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, alcohol is not sold in many bars, restaurants and nightclubs in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Morocco, and Qatar. Or sold after sunset. In Egypt, liquor stores are generally closed for a month. Appearance drunk in public places, according to the laws of a number of Islamic countries, is considered a serious crime - as well as the smuggling of alcoholic beverages.
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In some places, this has remained in Russia, but due to the attitude towards alcohol among certain nationalities
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Those who live in the northern regions of our country probably know that the indigenous inhabitants of these places (Yakuts, Nenets, Chukchi) have no tolerance for alcohol. A strong link is formed with them literally from the first sips of vodka or cognac. This feature has long been the subject of jokes and tales. But in fact, why can't the Yakuts be exiled? What does it have to do with: centuries old traditions or with the peculiarity of the health of these peoples? On this score, official medicine puts forward its own version. Yakuts and other small peoples of the Far North, indeed, cannot drink alcohol, and here's why. Despite the fact that all people on Earth are, in general, equal, there is a difference in structural features. It depends on many factors: climate, heredity, and even cultural traditions. Yes, life determines not only our consciousness, but also affects our health! So, in some countries for thousands of years the culture of winemaking has been developed. These are Greece, Italy, the southern regions of Russia and the countries of the Caucasus. The indigenous people of these territories not only produced wine, but they themselves were not averse to sipping a glass or two for lunch or dinner. At the same time, drunkenness was sharply condemned. Over time, in the body of the indigenous inhabitants of these states, a special enzyme was developed that breaks down ethanol. This feature is inherited. Even today, the descendants of the ancient southern winemakers are able to drink wine during the day and not get drunk. And it is almost impossible to meet chronic alcoholics on the streets of Yerevan, Rome and Athens. Well, perhaps among foreign tourists ... === The same, in my opinion, with the Gilyaks - the nationality along the Amur and on Sakhalin.
Prohibition is not a new or unique phenomenon. Even in ancient China, restrictions were imposed on the production and consumption of alcohol. And if you think that all such decrees and regulations have remained in the semi-wild past, remember what time the sale stops alcoholic products in your region? Local authorities often take the initiative themselves by banning the sale of alcoholic beverages in holidays and night time.
Nicholas II and World War I
How acute was the problem of alcoholism in tsarist Russia, at least the fact that in those days it was customary to give cab drivers and waiters not “for tea”, but “for vodka”. 1913 became the most "drinking" in the history of the country, and already in 1914 the emperor officially banned the sale of strong alcohol in shops.
From now on, it was possible to skip a glass of vodka only in restaurants. Initially, it was supposed to be a temporary measure, but Russia's entry into the First World War forced the prohibition to be extended until the end of hostilities. But peace did not come - the Russian Empire ended earlier.
In the Russian Empire, cabbies were given vodka, not tea. Driving a horse while intoxicated was not prohibited. The government of the new Soviet country was in no hurry to cancel the decree of its predecessors, on the contrary, it supported the fight against drunkenness. Official reports and "front" journalists lauded this measure, enthusiastically telling how good it became to live in a new sober society. They wrote that the peasants, they say, no longer beat their wives and do not drink away their pay at taverns, but bring everything to the penny into the house, an atmosphere of peace and love reigns in families.
The reality, of course, was not so rosy. The number of offenses committed in the state alcohol intoxication decreased, it's hard to argue with that. But on the other hand, dry law contributed to the critical stratification of society and the growth of discontent among the "lower classes".
Only “ordinary” people fell under the ban - the gentlemen did not deny themselves anything, in restaurants of the first category it was still possible to order any alcohol. In addition, the nobles often had their own wine cellars with collections elite alcohol. The decree was initially not aimed at them: it was not the counts with the princes who staged drunken brawls in the wine glasses, skipped work and slept under the fences. The social gap has become even wider. As a result, the ban was finally lifted only in 1923.
Probably the most famous Soviet poster against drunkenness. Helped little... Another consequence of Prohibition in tsarist Russia was the rise of petty fraud. We are talking about class 2 restaurants and station teas. Officially, they fell under the decree, but everyone knew: there you can easily order a samovar of cognac or a bottle of supposedly mineral water(vodka). In addition, there has been a significant increase in the number food poisoning, often fatal. People drank denatured alcohol, varnishes - everything that contained at least a drop of alcohol.
Mikhail Gorbachev and Prohibition in the USSR
In principle, the fight against drunkenness on the territory of the USSR never stopped - to one degree or another, restrictions have always existed. However, Mikhail Sergeevich, amazed by the scale of alcohol consumption per capita, “tightened the screws” completely. On May 17, 1985, a decree “On strengthening the fight against drunkenness” was issued, and modern analysts believe that this was the beginning of the end Soviet Union. For the anti-alcohol campaign, Gorbachev himself received two nicknames - "Mineral Secretary" and "Lemonade Joe".
"Mineral Secretary" Gorbachev believed that alcohol for the common people is evil A massive anti-propaganda of alcohol unfolded. Films and books were censored, precious vineyards were cut down the rarest varieties in the Crimea, Moldova, the Caucasus. Thousands closed breweries and wineries.
The first and main effect of this step was not the sobering of the nation, but the budget deficit - the monopoly on vodka brought to the treasury up to 50% of all income from the sale of products. The number of absenteeism from work and study increased - the wine and vodka departments worked only from 14 to 19, they had to turn around somehow. Well, methylated spirits and cologne have, of course, taken center stage again in working-class home bars, not to mention the resurgence of the art of home brewing.
1988 Alcohol was sold from 2 to 7 pm, queues at liquor stores were incredible, people were late for work, and sometimes even fought over the last bottles The most popular "cocktails" of the working class were:
1. Denatured alcohol (alcohol for technical needs). The liquid was set on fire and waited until a blue flame appeared, indicating that methyl alcohol burned out (a very dubious method of verification). Because of the painted skull with bones on the bottle of denatured alcohol, the people called this swill cognac "Matrossky", two bones.
Even such a label did not stop the daredevils who wanted to drink 2. Clay "BF" (aka Boris Fedorovich). For cleaning, a drill was lowered into a container with glue and the drill was turned on at full power. Gradually, the drill wrapped the adhesive on itself, and the remaining alcohol with a nasty smell delighted drinkers.
3. Colognes and lotions. They had a more or less normal smell and taste, so they were very much appreciated during Prohibition. To remove impurities, a hot wire was lowered into the jar. Such cleaning helped only morally, but without this, drinking cologne was considered uncivilized.
4. Polish (liquid for finishing work). It was considered the drink of builders. For cleaning, 100 grams of salt was added to 1 liter of polish, shaken, then the sediment and foam were removed. Lovers of drinking polish could be seen from afar - by the characteristic brown-violet complexion.
5. Dichlorvos and shoe polish. The most severe methods when there were no other options. Diflofos was usually sprayed into a mug of beer, since in addition to alcohol, it also caused toxic intoxication. Gutalin was spread on a piece of bread. After a while, the bread absorbed the alcohol.
Folklore of Soviet moonshiners. "Greetings to Gorbachev" - a glove-shutter that prevents the mash from souring. Prohibition also had a positive effect in the USSR: the birth rate increased, the life expectancy of men increased, people began to save more money in savings banks. However, the negative effects more than offset this benefit.
Woodrow Wilson and Prohibition in the USA
Prohibition in America, in contrast to a similar project in Russia, was based not on a humanistic, but on a purely economic basis: in the conditions of the global crisis and the First World War, it was much more profitable for the States to send grain that had risen in price for export rather than use it for production. alcoholic products.
In addition, most of the wineries and breweries belonged to the Germans, and in the wake of the increased patriotic idea of national identity, the Americans did not want to become a source of income for the citizens of another country.
In 1920, the Eighteenth Amendment to the US Constitution was adopted, which prohibited the sale, production and transportation of alcohol. It is curious that President Wilson himself opposed this bill and even vetoed it, but Congress managed to get around the presidential ban, and the amendment came into force.
The most obvious consequence of this step was the emergence of bootlegging - the smuggling of alcohol. On this wave, several large mafia clans have matured and flourished. In the famous comedy "Only Girls in Jazz" you can see tangentially what the showdown between two bootlegging groups looked like.
Bootleggers are smugglers who made their fortunes during Prohibition by selling illegal liquor. Later, the armed groups turned into powerful mafia clans, the elimination of which took the FBI about 40 years. Corruption was another anti-alcohol problem - mafiosi had enough money to buy politicians and silence the police.
The third problem is that the production and consumption of moonshine has grown (such people were called moonshineers from the English moon shine (moonlight) - they say they do their dark deeds exclusively at night, by the light of the moon). Until now, moonshine in America is called "moonshine".
There was also a positive effect - a decrease in the number of injuries and disasters, a decrease in individual crime (compensated by the growth of organized crime), and the improvement of the nation. However, compared to negative consequences it was a drop in the ocean, especially since, against the backdrop of the Great Depression, everyone was not up to the war on drunkenness. In 1933, the Twenty-First Amendment successfully repealed the Eighteenth, and everything was back to normal.
Women's society for the struggle for a sober lifestyle, they were also in the USA. Looking at the faces, you immediately understand why their husbands drank ... Why any prohibition is doomed to fail
Because the rule “in order for a cow to eat less and give more milk, she needs to be fed less and milked more” does not work. Refusal from the usual way of life can only be conscious, and not imposed from the outside. A person will always find a way to get what he wants, even if it means risking his life or breaking the law.
To reduce the consumption of some product (any, not necessarily alcohol), it is not enough to forbid people to buy it. It is necessary to radically change the consciousness of citizens so that they no longer consider this product an indispensable part of life. In the case of alcohol, this task seems to be practically unrealizable.
Russia and America are not the only countries trying to limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages. For a long time, dry laws were in force in the countries of Scandinavia, Finland, and a number of other states. The result is always the same: the flourishing of moonshining, smuggling, bribery and the threat of economic isolation from other countries.
In the case of Norway, for example, Prohibition had to be abolished due to the discontent of France, Italy and Spain. These countries - major wine exporters - have threatened to stop buying Norwegian fish if the Scandinavian market is not returned to them.
The hellish squirrel is a symbol of the fight against alcoholism in modern Russia. No comments… Ridiculous anti-alcohol laws
In terms of ridiculous laws, of course, America is in the lead, but "pearls" can be found in the legislation of any country.
New Jersey: It is forbidden to offer tobacco and alcohol to animals in the zoo (in case they agree, they will earn an addiction, then they will have to take them to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings).
St. Louis: you can not drink beer while sitting on the street (standing is allowed).
Chicago: It is forbidden to drink alcohol while standing on the street (drinkers from St. Louis should change places with their Chicago counterparts).
Cleveland: Don't pass a bottle of alcohol around.
Topeka: It is forbidden to drink wine from tea cups.
California: The fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" is not included in the elementary school curriculum. AT original version Perrot's granddaughter carried to her grandmother not only pies, but also a bottle of wine, and this turned out to be enough to attribute the work to the propaganda of alcoholism.
Pennsylvania: A husband cannot buy alcohol without the wife's written permission.
Bolivia: Women are allowed to drink only one glass of wine in public.
Holland: you can not sell beer and wine on Sunday, but you can offer the same drinks in the form of cocktails.
In many countries with a Muslim population, the use of alcohol is completely prohibited throughout the territory. Below we have listed the countries with the most stringent anti-alcohol laws.
14. YEMEN 
Alcohol is completely banned in Yemen, according to the principles of Islam. Yemenis are not allowed to consume and sell alcohol in all parts of the country, with the exception of Aden and Sana'a, where the drink is sold in certain permitted restaurants, hotels and nightclubs.
Non-Muslim foreigners are allowed to bring a limited amount of alcohol into the country and drink only at home.
13. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (IN SHARJAH) 
In the United Arab Emirates, alcohol is allowed to be sold under very strict regulations, with the exception of Sharjah where it is completely banned. In Sharjah, only those who have a license for alcohol from the government (usually non-Muslims) are allowed to carry alcohol with them.
In addition, such valid licensees may only consume alcohol in their own home. The consumption, purchase, or any other form of drinking in public areas is strictly prohibited, and offenders are subject to imprisonment, flogging, or other forms of punishment. In other parts of the UAE, alcohol is allowed to be sold in restaurants, hotels, or other places where the seller has a valid license to sell alcohol.
The consumption of alcohol is permitted for non-Muslims, but only in their private homes or in the hotels and bars they visit. No other form of alcohol consumption is permitted. Foreign tourists are allowed to bring a limited amount of alcohol into the country for personal use.
12. SUDAN 
In Sudan, a war-torn country in northeast Africa, alcohol is strictly prohibited. Islamist state bans production, sale and consumption alcoholic beverages in the country since 1983. The bill to ban alcohol, passed by the Socialist Party of the Sudanese Union, is established in the mandate of this country.
However, this prohibition applies primarily to Muslims, non-Muslims may consume alcohol in their private quarters. But tourists are always advised to observe and respect local rules and customs in Sudan, including laws on alcohol consumption, so as not to get into any unpleasant situation.
11. SOMALI 
The laws of this Islamic country located in the Horn of Africa are very strict when it comes to implementing laws related to alcohol. Here, alcohol production, trade and consumption is completely prohibited.
While non-Muslims and foreigners are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages, they must do so in their own private space. Those who disrespect Islamic laws will face severe punishment.
10. SAUDI ARABIA 
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the main place for all the pilgrims of Islam, Mecca, there is a complete ban on alcohol. It is illegal to produce, import, sell and consume. There is a strict baggage check at the airport to prevent alcohol from entering the country.
Those who are caught selling or drinking alcohol in public places face punishment, such as lengthy prison terms or flogging. Foreigners are also advised to be extremely careful regarding this sensitive issue and refrain from alcoholic beverages while visiting Saudi Arabia.
9. PAKISTAN 
Alcohol has been legal in Pakistan for three decades since the country's independence. However, during the reign of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, a ban was introduced, and after his removal from office in 1977, the ban continued to exist.
Currently, although Muslims are not allowed to manufacture, sell and consume liquor within the country, non-Muslim minorities are allowed to apply for a liquor license.
Permits are often granted for economic growth. Typically, 5 bottles of liquor and 100 bottles of beer is a monthly allowance for non-Muslims in the country.
8 Mauritania 
In the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in the West North Africa, possession, consumption, sale and production of alcohol is prohibited for Muslim residents.
However, non-Muslims are allowed to consume alcohol in their homes or in hotels and restaurants that have valid permits to sell alcohol.
7. MALDIVES 
The Maldives, located in an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is a popular tourist center, known throughout the world for its beaches and exotic resorts, where alcohol is banned for the local population.
Only in resorts and in some hotels and restaurants, with special passes, alcohol is allowed to be sold to visitors.
6. LIBYA 
Tourists visiting Libya are advised to respect local customs and regulations. The laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol are quite strict here. The sale and consumption of alcohol is completely prohibited.
Those who do not respect the laws and publicly sell or drink alcohol are severely punished. However, alcohol is said to be easily obtained illegally.
5. KUWAIT 
In Kuwait, the sale, consumption and possession of alcohol is prohibited by law. The country has a zero-tolerance policy towards those who drive drunk. If at least a small amount of alcohol, the violator will be severely punished.
Drinking alcohol in public places is strictly prohibited, violation of the ban can lead to imprisonment of local residents or deportation of foreigners.
4. IRAN 
In Iran, the consumption of alcohol is prohibited for Muslim citizens. However, the law is not as strict on non-Muslims, who are allowed to produce and consume alcohol under certain conditions. Non-Muslims are allowed to bring alcohol when entering the country.
3. INDIA (SOME STATES) 
In India, the rules and regulations related to the sale, possession and consumption of alcohol are the responsibility of the state. In states such as Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland and, more recently, Bihar, the sale and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited.
In Manipur and Lakshadweep, alcohol is prohibited locally, in certain areas. Kerala also has some restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol. Other states in India do not have a ban on alcohol.
In some places, dry days are held during some festivals, and the whole country celebrates dry days during elections or any national holidays, for example, Gandhi Jayanti (Mahatma Gandhi's birthday).
2. BRUNEI 
In Brunei, a sovereign state in Southeast Asia, the consumption of alcohol in public places, as well as the sale of alcohol, is prohibited. However, non-Muslim adults may bring two bottles of liquor and twelve cans of beer per person when entering the country.
They must say that they are carrying alcohol at customs at the airport. Drinking alcohol is allowed only at home.
1. BANGLADESH 
In Bangladesh, the consumption and sale of alcohol is prohibited. However, non-Muslims residing in or visiting the country are not subject to such restrictions, but only if they consume alcohol in their personal space.
Some restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and bars, especially those that cater to tourists, are allowed to sell alcohol.
In Russia, the alcohol policy continues to tighten - age restrictions, a ban on advertising and night sales, indexation of the excise rate and proposals for the introduction of a state monopoly. However, against the background of many other countries, ours may still seem loyal to the degree.
To this day, the main adherents of a strict alcohol policy (not counting the Muslim regions) are the northern countries, where, in general, the term “alcohol policy” was coined back in the 1960s. They are usually opposed by the countries of the Mediterranean, where, on the contrary, the production, sale and promotion of alcohol are not limited - for example, in Spain this activity is not even licensed. At various times, anti-alcohol policy was applied in Canada and the United States. However, now the situation is changing: to one degree or another, countries are entering the field of combating alcohol that did not even think about it before, such as France, which, in particular, has limited alcohol advertising.
Slon singled out the most striking examples of anti-alcohol countries serving as a clear model for Russia, and outlined the main measures that they resorted to in this struggle. The measures seem to be quite effective. None of the countries in our top five are among the world leaders in alcohol consumption. The most "drinking" of them was Finland, which occupies the 24th place in the ranking with a volume of consumption of 12.5 liters of alcohol per person per year. For comparison, in Russia, which ranks 4th among alcoholic countries, more than 15 liters per person per year are consumed. By default, in all the countries listed below, there are restrictions that have already become the norm: prohibition of the sale of alcohol to persons under a certain age, and licensing of the production and sale of alcohol. Data source - WHO.
Iceland
6,3
Main measures: state monopoly on the production and sale of alcohol, advertising ban, increased taxation
Iceland is the leader of our rating, as it has a state monopoly not only for the sale, but also for the production of alcohol. There are few examples of states that share this point of view, and they all mainly belong to the category of third world countries: Algeria, Bangladesh, Benin, Congo, Cuba, Mongolia, Senegal, etc. In Iceland at the beginning of the 20th century, prohibition was in effect, and beer was especially unlucky, for which it lasted until 1989. The effects of this are still felt today - beer is expensive in Iceland due to the high retail sales tax of 40.1% (nearly 5% more than wine). However, this does not scare the population of the country: the day of legalization of beer is considered a holiday and is actively celebrated in bars.
Norway
Alcohol consumption, liters of alcohol per person per year: 7,8
Main measures: state monopoly on the sale of alcohol, advertising ban, increased taxation
Norway has truly brutal taxes: the excise rate is 44.9% per liter of pure alcohol, plus retail tax (for comparison, in Russia, the excise tax per liter of alcohol is 210 rubles, plus the standard retail sales tax). True, there is no such injustice in relation to beer as in Iceland, everything is proportional to the degree: the retail price tax on beer is 14.5%, on wine - 42.1%, on strong alcohol- 71%. However, even at this price, those who want to drink will have to strain their search. After the dry law, which was in force from 1919 to 1927, “semi-dry” was introduced in Norway - until 1996, the country had a state monopoly on the import, wholesale and retail sales of alcohol. Before today only the retail monopoly survived - everything that is stronger than 4.7% is sold in specially designated stores, and in some towns they work exclusively for tourists. They are open only until 18:00, and are closed on Sundays and holidays. At the same time, in Norway there is no legal ban on the consumption of alcohol in public places - this is not customary to do here anyway.
Finland
Alcohol consumption, liters of alcohol per person per year: 12,5
Main measures: state monopoly on the sale of alcohol, advertising restrictions, increased taxation
Again, high taxes on retail sales: 47.7% on beer, 37.3% on wine and 59.9% on spirits, as well as all sorts of prohibitions and restrictions on promotion and consumption in public places. Following the example of other northern countries, Finland also introduced prohibition in 1919, but later abolished it (1932), being unable to fight smuggling. However, doing everything as neighbors, Finland could not achieve the same result, remaining the most drinking country Scandinavia. Let's hope that the border with Russia has nothing to do with it.
Sweden
Alcohol consumption, liters of alcohol per person per year: 10,3
Main measures: state monopoly on the sale of alcohol, advertising ban, increased taxation
Sweden is the most loyal of the "anti-alcohol" countries with a state monopoly, although some restrictions, such as a ban on advertising, are already decades old. Retail sales taxes are high, but lower than those of neighbors: 11.7% for beer, 34.6% for wine, 50.1% for strong alcohol. The excise rate for 1 liter of pure alcohol is 25.4%. Alcoholic shops and shops can be open until 20:00, although they are also closed on Sundays. That's just the limit of the strength of drinks that do not fall under the alcohol policy is lower - only 3.5%. True, they can, albeit limitedly, but advertise.
Australia
Alcohol consumption, liters of alcohol per person per year: 6,3
Australia is clearly trying to catch up with Scandinavia in terms of tough policy, in particular by banning alcohol advertising, as well as imposing a 38.1% retail sales tax on beer and other low-alcohol drinks. True, so far this looks inconsistent, since the tax on the sale of wine is 0% (it can be bought cheaper than water), and 15.7% on strong alcohol. Entrepreneurial producers have already begun to produce non-alcoholic "cocktail" preparations for their subsequent dilution with alcohol. True, at the end of last year, the Australian government announced plans to change the taxation system, in particular with regard to wines, upwards. And all this because of the average consumption of only 6.3 liters of alcohol per person per year - even lower than the WHO norm (8 liters).
Gaining momentum in Russia anti-alcohol campaign. From September 1, the sale of strong (from 15%) alcoholic beverages is limited in the capital - it will be carried out only from 10 am to 10 pm. After ten in the evening, you can’t buy strong alcohol in any stall or even a supermarket in Moscow. Until today, the time limit was significantly narrower: 23.00 to 8.00 am. Similar bans are in force in more than 70 regions of the Russian Federation, the most severe of them - from 20.00 to noon - in Chukotka.
How is alcohol in other countries? We decided to study the world experience and make a selection of options for restricting alcohol sales in different countries.
Scandinavia
In the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway and Sweden), the sale of alcohol is allowed exclusively to state retail chains. In Sweden, spirits and beer are sold only by the Systembolaget chain, whose stores are open from 10.00 to 18.00 on weekdays and from 10.00 to 15.00 on Saturday. On Sunday, strong alcohol is not sold in the country. Alcohol is sold only to persons over 20 years of age. Exception: grocery stores sell beer with low content alcohol to persons over 18 years of age.
In the history of Norway there was both a period of drunken drinking and a “dry age” - from 1756 for 60 years there was a complete ban on the production of strong alcoholic beverages in the country, which was canceled only in 1816 after the adoption of the Norwegian constitution. Today, Norway - one of the few European countries - has retained a monopoly on the production of strong alcoholic beverages. They are sold by the Vinmonopolet network.
In neighboring Finland, you can buy a maximum of two liters of alcoholic beverages at a time in terms of absolute alcohol.
Spain
Alcoholic beverages in wine-producing Spain are prohibited from being sold in stadiums.
In Catalonia, on the initiative of the Ministry of Health of the autonomy, a complete ban on "happy hours" has been introduced, when drinking establishments lure visitors with free alcohol. Violators of the law face a very high fine - from 6 thousand to 600 thousand euros.
The maximum permitted blood alcohol level for Spanish drivers is 0.05%.
USA
In the US, restrictions on hours and places where liquor is sold vary from state to state. So, in California, the sale of alcohol both in bars and in retail chains is prohibited from two to six in the morning. In Colorado, all drinks except 3.2 percent beer can only be sold in special liquor stores. In many states, you can't sell booze on Sundays, and in some states, you can't sell booze on Christmas and during elections.
United Kingdom
Today, British teenagers, especially girls, are European drinking champions.
In March 2009, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown rejected the idea of raising the minimum retail price for alcohol.
The maximum permitted blood alcohol level for drivers at the wheel is 0.08%, the highest in Europe.
Latvia and Lithuania
In Latvia, there is a ban on the retail sale of alcohol and beer from 22.00 to 8.00. Alcohol sales are allowed only in licensed bars and restaurants. In Lithuania, since 2009, the sale of alcohol at night in shopping centers, shops, and gas stations has also been banned. Interesting feature states: here you can not carry alcohol in car interiors. The night ban is valid in the Estonian capital Tallinn.
Germany
In Germany, the sale of alcohol at gas stations is prohibited from 10.00 to 18.00. In March 2010, the German state of Baden-Württemberg also introduced a night dry law.
The country also has a minimum price norm for strong alcohol. So vodka and schnapps today in Germany should cost at least 9 euros (380 rubles) for a bottle of 0.5.
And, if a German worker has worked for more than five years at the enterprise, and suddenly it turns out that he has become an alcoholic, the employer must pay for the treatment, and it is very expensive.
Canada
All Canadian provinces except Alberta have a monopoly on retail alcohol belongs to local authorities that own chains of liquor stores: in Quebec - the SAQ chain, in Manitoba - Liquor Marts, in Nova Scotia - NSLC.
Portugal
Portugal, according to surveys, has the most non-drinking women in the world (after Turkey) - 72%, but the country is one of the most drinkers in Europe in terms of net alcohol per capita. However, this country has one of the lowest death rates due to the southern wine culture of drinking alcoholic beverages. Shops that sell alcohol are open from Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 19.00. On Saturday, alcohol retail outlets, with the exception of shopping centers and supermarkets in large cities, close at 13.00 until Monday.
France
In France, so-called "open bars" are banned, where drinks containing alcohol are included in the price of entrance tickets. In shops at gas stations, as well as in nearby cafes and restaurants, the sale of alcohol is prohibited from 18 pm to 8 am.
Brazil
In February 2008, Brazil introduced a ban on the sale of alcohol in restaurants and gas stations located along all highways and highways in the country.
Belarus
Since 2006, the sale of beer and low alcohol drinks in educational, medical, educational, theatrical, sports institutions, construction sites and gas stations.
Arab countries
Strict restrictions on the circulation of alcohol are in place in Arab countries. For example, in Saudi Arabia, its production, import and consumption is prohibited by law.
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