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One must be 18 to be served alcohol and at least 20 to purchase.
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Most everyone drinks and you will most likely be asked questions if you don’t. Kids generally start drinking around the age of 13 or 14.
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Nightclubs generally require a minimum age of at least 20 or 23 to enter.
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As Swedish people are generally very organized and well-behaved, drinking is a way to let loose and if anything stupid happens, they can blame it on the alcohol. “Oh, I was drunk,” is a very valid excuse.
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Smoking is not allowed in any public indoor place, such as restaurants, train station or bars. Always go outside to smoke if you are invited over somewhere.
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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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