Imagine if young people between the ages of 18 and 21 who only wanted to smoke but were refused to sell and decided to drink because they are legally able to do so, it will cause a whole host of problems and serious consequences if they get high and wasteful, do stupid things and have a hangover. This affects their performance in school or in the army the next day, and overall – their lives. Even worse, when they leave drunk in a vehicle, putting not only their own lives at risk, but also the lives of others. Have you noticed how impaired driving can easily become a case of double jeopardy? For your own good, it is best to do only one thing, but never both at the same time. However, the good news is that buying a car in Singapore can be extremely expensive, so unless you`re a CEO or business owner, chances are you`ll take a taxi or public transport on the way home. People who drink alcohol in these places face penalties that increase up to 1.5 times. If you are drunk and unable to fend for yourself, you may face a fine of S$1,000 and/or a one-month jail sentence. Recently, Singapore`s Parliament passed a bill to gradually raise the legal smoking age to 21 after public consultation and in recognition of the many harmful effects of smoking. He will be very relieved to hear that. He can`t bring it to Phuket because the legal age is apparently 20. The most well-known reason for the law behind the legal drinking age is the effect on the brain in teenagers. As the brain is still maturing, alcohol can have a negative effect on memory and long-term thinking.
In addition, it can cause liver failure and cause hormonal imbalance in adolescents due to the constant changes and maturation of hormones during puberty. [3] Youth are also particularly at risk of injury when drinking alcohol,[4] as they may not have the necessary knowledge about low-risk drinking. In fact, public health researchers found that people`s age to drink the first full serving of alcohol was significantly related to knowledge of low-risk alcohol consumption and beverage counting. Knowledge about low-risk alcohol consumption and frequency of beverage counting increased more sharply with age at first drinking in adolescence than at the end of the period. [5] The consumption of alcohol in public places, with the exception of designated drinking areas, is prohibited regardless of age. No wonder this also applies to alcohol and alcohol consumption in Singapore. And we`re not just talking about sellers who have to pay a hefty fine for selling to people who are also under the legal drinking age (the legal drinking age in Singapore is 18, in case you`re wondering). Timing of changes in the age of alcohol consumption or purchase or laws restricting access to alcohol for minors: However, the legal drinking age has not been raised and remains at 18. Raising smoking age alone can lead more young people to turn to alcohol as an alternative, which could lead to excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence. Apart from the concept of pre-drinks, which is not unique to Singapore, the common feature here is cheap alcohol and public drinking.
Although underage drinking is not criminalized in Singapore, you should be aware of the various restrictions on alcohol consumption before indulging in a party with your friends. Always remember not to drive and also not to drive to avoid the possibility of unfortunate events Police may search minors in public places and confiscate or destroy alcoholic beverages in their possession. Incidents are reported to the legal guardian and child protection services, who may be involved in child protection proceedings. In addition, a fine is imposed on persons aged 15 and over. [167] Section 78 of the Children`s Act – No person shall sell, lend, give, provide, provide or offer liquor to children under 16 years of age unless there is a written order signed by the parent or guardian of the child known to that person. The police have a duty to confiscate any alcoholic beverage in the possession of a child under the age of 16 without the written consent of parents or guardians. [38] The consumption of alcohol in the home is not regulated under the Liquor (Supply and Consumption) Act. There are no legal restrictions on the calendar. You can drink alcohol at any time of the day in the privacy of your own home.
Some states do not allow people under the legal drinking age in liquor stores or bars (generally, the difference between a bar and a restaurant is that food is only served in the latter). Contrary to popular belief, only a few states prohibit minors and young adults from consuming alcohol in private places. In chemical terms, alcohol is an organic compound formed during the fermentation of grains, vegetables or fruits. Medically, alcohol is classified as a sedative (as opposed to a stimulant like caffeine or a hallucinogen like psilocybin) with a variety of physiological effects. Most of these effects involve slowing down or obstructing bodily functions.
