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Drinking starts extremely early, often around the age of 13 or 14. Often times when there is nothing to do, especially during the long winter, drinking is an acceptable activity.
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At the age of 18, one can buy alcohol with less than 22% ABV. One must be 20 to purchase stronger alcohol, however, a minor is almost never held criminally responsible for attempting to buy alcohol.
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Beer, cider and "alcopops" can be bought in any store, while beverages above 4.7% must be bought at Vinmonopolet (the state owned alcohol store).
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Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
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The image around smoking is changing and it is becoming less and less acceptable to smoke. A big trend in is wet tobacco, which is flavored chewing tobacco that comes in little packets with different flavors.
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