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The legal drinking/smoking age is 18, but most Syrians don't even know that because it is never enforced. A minor may purchase alcohol/tobacco without any problems.
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Drugs, soft or hard, carry very severe penalties for possession, usage or distribution. The drug laws are heavily enforced.
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Generally speaking, laws are not heavily enforced; with the notable exception of the laws governing political activity and terrorism. Recently, a new traffic law was introduced which is being heavily enforced.
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Homosexuality is against the law and carries a heavy penalty.
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