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One can buy low alcohol content beverages, such as beer and wine, at the age of 16. Stronger alcohol can be bought legally when 18 years old.
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Underage persons in possession of alcohol are not usually punished, however, people who make alcohol available to them are. The legal drinking age does not tend to apply when drinking in private.
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Austrians are big on their tobacco and finding a smoke free environment can be a challenge. This is a real inconvenience to non-smokers. New laws are supposed to mitigate this, but they are not yet widely enforced. Those with sensitivity to cigarette smoke will most likely find themselves uncomfortable in many, many places.
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Drinking and driving is strongly discouraged at any age, as is possession of illegal drugs.
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Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
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