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  2. Prohibition in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The Prohibition era was the period from 1920 to 1933 when the United States prohibited the production, importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages. [1] The alcohol industry was curtailed by a succession of state legislatures, and Prohibition was formally introduced nationwide under the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified on January 16, 1919.

  3. Consequences of Prohibition - Wikipedia

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    Whether directly or indirectly, the government began to increase the toxicity of industrial alcohol used to make illegal alcoholic beverages to discourage consumption. One prominent method, which ultimately lead to the death of thousands, was the use of methyl alcohol. This type of alcohol can be deadly even in small doses. [8]

  4. List of countries with alcohol prohibition - Wikipedia

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    Mexico (illegal to drink alcohol in public streets and to carry open alcohol containers in public) [29] Morocco (illegal in public; alcohol must be purchased and consumed in licensed hotels, bars, and tourist areas, and is sold in most major supermarkets [30]) Norway (only sold in stores within a certain time period on weekdays. Illegal to ...

  5. Alcohol and society - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol education is the planned provision of information and skills relevant to living in a world where alcohol is commonly misused. [3] WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, highlights the fact that alcohol will be a larger problem in later years, with estimates suggesting it will be the leading cause of disability and death.

  6. Alcohol law - Wikipedia

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    After the Iranian revolution in 1979, alcohol became completely illegal for Muslims, however there is a major black market and underground scene for alcohol. A popular moonshine is Aragh sagi, distilled from raisins. [23] Smuggling alcohol into Iran is highly illegal and is punishable by death. [24]

  7. Trying to transport alcohol in IL or MO? Here’s a refresher ...

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    Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in the U.S., and 330 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in 2021, according to the 2023 Illinois DUI Fact Book.. But state law differs ...

  8. List of alcohol laws of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Sale or distribution of grain alcohol higher than 60% ABV is illegal (legal if it is sold by a pharmacy or drug store to a person with a prescription), but there is no upper limit for other distilled liquors (B&P 23403). [21] [22] You may serve alcohol if you are at least 21 years of age. City and county governments can set different sale hours.

  9. Trying to transport alcohol in Pennsylvania? Here’s a ...

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    Under Pennsylvania law, it’s illegal for drivers to drink alcoholic beverages or hit the road while under the influence. But what does the law say about simply transporting alcoholic beverages?