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Swiss federal law
The Alcohol Act is a Swiss federal law that regulates the manufacture, distribution, acquisition and consumption of alcoholic beverages. It was introduced
Alcohol_Act_(Switzerland)
in early 2018. The SAB was responsible for the enforcement of the Swiss Alcohol Act, which governs the production and importation of spirits and ethanol
Swiss_Alcohol_Board
Minimum age at which a person can legally purchase or drink alcoholic beverages
Portugal and Switzerland (except Ticino) maintain a minimum purchase age below 18 years, minors are permitted either full or limited access to alcohol. In 2005
Legal_drinking_age
Alcoholic drink
of alcohol by volume, but it is normally diluted with water before being consumed. Absinthe was created in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland in the
Absinthe
Active ingredient in fermented drinks
Alcohol, sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits (hard
Alcohol_(drug)
Law pertaining to alcoholic beverages
Alcohol laws are laws relating to manufacture, use, as being under the influence of and sale of alcohol (also known formally as ethanol) or alcoholic
Alcohol_law
Metric of alcohol concentration in blood
Blood alcohol content (BAC), also known as blood alcohol concentration or blood alcohol level, is the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood, measured
Blood_alcohol_content
Abstention from alcohol during January
campaign developed and delivered by UK charity Alcohol Change UK where people sign up to abstain from alcohol for the month of January. The term "Dry January"
Dry_January
Social customs and laws concerning drinking alcohol in public
Social customs and laws concerning drinking alcohol in public vary significantly around the world. "Public" in this context refers to outdoor spaces such
Drinking_in_public
Recommendations for consumption of the drug alcohol (also known formally as ethanol) vary from recommendations to be alcohol-free to daily or weekly drinking "low
Alcohol consumption recommendations
Alcohol_consumption_recommendations
alcohol content. For example, the legal BAC for driving in Bahrain is 0, despite drinking alcohol being allowed, in practice meaning that any alcohol
Drunk_driving_law_by_country
Measure of the pure ethanol in an alcoholic beverage
standard drink or (in the UK) unit of alcohol is a measure of alcohol consumption representing a fixed amount of pure alcohol. The notion is used in relation
Standard_drink
Alcohol and society have been closely intertwined for a large portion of human history. Some research suggests that our interactions with alcohol can
Alcohol_and_society
Beer variety, with low alcohol content
small ale or table beer) is a lager or ale that contains a lower amount of alcohol by volume than most others, usually between 1% and 2%. Sometimes unfiltered
Small_beer
notable people in alcohol-related deaths who died of short- or long-term effects of alcohol consumption. Deaths caused indirectly by alcohol, or driving under
List of deaths through alcohol
List_of_deaths_through_alcohol
Alcohol (also known as ethanol) has a number of effects on health. Short-term effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication and dehydration. Long-term
Health_effects_of_alcohol
Problematic excessive alcohol consumption
drinking of alcohol despite the problems it causes. Some definitions require evidence of dependence and withdrawal. Problematic alcohol use has been
Alcoholism
Jail cell for intoxicated people
separate facility accommodating people who are intoxicated, especially with alcohol. Some such facilities are mobile, and may be spoken of as "booze buses"
Drunk_tank
British charity
Switzerland, Norway, Austria, South Tyrol (Italy), and the USA. Alcohol Awareness Week is run and managed by Alcohol Change UK. Each year, Alcohol Change
Alcohol_Change_UK
Non-ethanol by-products of fermentation
type of alcohol (ethanol). These substances include small amounts of chemicals such as methanol and other alcohols (known as fusel alcohols), acetone
Congener_(beverages)
Excise or sales tax specifically levied on goods deemed harmful to society
levied on certain goods deemed harmful to society and individuals, such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, soft drinks, sugar, fast foods, fat, meat, gambling, vaping
Sin_tax
Excise on alcoholic beverages
associated with consumption of alcohol. Almost all countries tax alcohol. This page addresses the economics and politics of alcohol excise taxation. Excise taxes
Alcohol_tax
Alcohol packaging warning messages (alcohol warning labels, AWLs) are warning labels that appear on the packaging of alcoholic beverages concerning their
Alcohol packaging warning messages
Alcohol_packaging_warning_messages
Type of rice wine used in Japanese cuisine
production, alcohol is present from early in production to inhibit excessive yeast fermentation (which preserves more natural sugars) and to act as an antiseptic
Mirin
Group of dehydrogenase enzymes
Alcohol dehydrogenases (ADH) (EC 1.1.1.1) are a group of dehydrogenase enzymes that occur in many organisms and facilitate the interconversion between
Alcohol_dehydrogenase
Swiss governmental agency
Retrieved 27 March 2026. Alcohol Act (Switzerland) COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland Epidemics Act Tobacco legislation in Switzerland German: Bundesamt für
Federal Office of Public Health
Federal_Office_of_Public_Health
Contemporary movement to stop consumption of alcohol
Currents in Alcohol Research and the Prevention of Alcohol Problems - Proceedings of an International Symposium Held in Lausanne, Switzerland, November
Neo-prohibitionism
Christian views on alcohol are varied. Throughout the first 1,800 years of Church history, Christians generally consumed alcoholic beverages as a common
Christian_views_on_alcohol
Retail shop that sells alcohol
usually 22:30 or 23:00. The Sunday Trading Act 1994 exempted liquor store (and any shops that sells alcohol) from its effects. The mandatory closing time
Liquor_store
London published in November 2010 found alcohol to be the most harmful drug to both the user and others. Alcohol received a harm score of 72, followed by
Drug policy of the United Kingdom
Drug_policy_of_the_United_Kingdom
American sobriety-focused mutual help fellowship
suggested, but not required, ongoing self-improvement program to abstain from alcohol with the aid of a personally chosen higher power. After admitting to no
Alcoholics_Anonymous
Game which involves the consumption of alcoholic beverages
the most talkative player, or the host, or the player with the greatest alcohol tolerance, etc. had to drink. There were even drinking game referee officials
Drinking_game
Processes of treatment for drug dependency
psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin
Drug_rehabilitation
Tranquilizer used in Russia for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrom
prescribed only in Russia, where it is used specifically for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Its unique chemical structure and pharmacological
Fosenazide
Type of beer
Light beer is beer with lower calorie or alcohol content than other types of beer. In the United States, "light beer" is beer with reduced calorie content
Light_beer
Violence associated with football in the United Kingdom
Society in Scotland, p. 196. John Donald Publisher, Edinburgh. "Murrayfield alcohol ban removed". BBC News. 8 June 2007. Retrieved 16 April 2011. "Hibs Casuals
Football hooliganism in the United Kingdom
Football_hooliganism_in_the_United_Kingdom
Process of getting drunk prior to going out socializing
to massive quick consumption, acute alcohol poisoning, hospitalization, and death. A 2012 study of more 250 Swiss students indicated that those who "pre-loaded"
Pregaming
British and Australian slang term
The Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 is an Act of the Scottish Parliament, which introduces a statutory minimum price for alcohol, initially
Plonk_(wine)
Alcohols used as fuel for internal combustion engines
Various alcohols are used as fuel for internal combustion engines. The first four aliphatic alcohols (methanol, ethanol, propanol, and butanol) are of
Alcohol_fuel
Means by which hangover symptoms are treated
or complementary intervention is effective for preventing or treating alcohol hangover." Asparagus: In a small cell-based study, concentrated asparagus
Hangover_remedies
Nationwide framework regarding the abuse of drugs in the United States
state governments were permitted to regulate alcohol independently. The National Minimum Drinking Age Act requires all states to enforce a legal drinking
Federal drug policy of the United States
Federal_drug_policy_of_the_United_States
Youth organisation in New Zealand
decades though has disagreed with ACT policy on issues such as alcohol and drug restrictions. In 2020, a number of Young ACT members resigned over an alleged
Young_ACT
Detention without trial, 19th century–1981
Administrative detention in Switzerland was a practice involving the deprivation of liberty in institutions, ordered by cantonal administrative authorities
Administrative detention in Switzerland
Administrative_detention_in_Switzerland
Deadly nightclub fire in Switzerland
internal minutes (obtained through a Swiss freedom of information act request) from five important meetings of the Swiss Conference of Secretaries-General
2026_Crans-Montana_bar_fire
Campaign against the illegal drug trade in the Philippines
City Sub-Provincial Jail for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, was killed in what was described as a shootout inside his jail cell
Philippine_drug_war
Incapacitant spray similar to pepper spray
have failed to work—especially when the subject is under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Exposure to fresh moving air will normally result in a
PAVA_spray
Headache often accompanied by nausea and flushing
histamine-induced adverse reaction following red wine consumption. Alcohol (drug) Alcohol flush reaction Browning in red wine Food intolerance Hangover Headache
Red_wine_headache
treatment of alcohol withdrawal and are considered the gold standard of alcohol detoxification. Pharmacological treatments for alcohol addiction include
Treatment and management of addiction
Treatment_and_management_of_addiction
Substances Act". HeinOnline. Retrieved 11 October 2025. Wells, Hattie (1 July 2007). "Sacrament or substance of abuse?". Drugs and Alcohol Today. 7 (2):
Legal status of psychedelic drugs in the United States
Legal_status_of_psychedelic_drugs_in_the_United_States
Prohibition of drugs through law
24 March 2007, said the act is "not fit for purpose" and "the exclusion of alcohol and tobacco from the Misuse of Drugs Act is, from a scientific perspective
Drug_prohibition
be established in Switzerland". www.eda.admin.ch. Retrieved 2023-04-15. "Fedlex". www.fedlex.admin.ch. Retrieved 2023-05-10. Portals: Switzerland Law
List_of_Swiss_Federal_Acts
Class of recreational drug
of chemical compounds. When fumes from these substances are inhaled, they act as potent vasodilators, producing mild euphoria, warmth, and dizziness. Most
Poppers
Tincture of opium
prepared by dissolving extracts from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) in alcohol (ethanol). Reddish-brown in color and extremely bitter, laudanum contains
Laudanum
Right of public access to land or bodies of water
Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, and Switzerland, the freedom to roam takes the form of general public rights which are
Freedom_to_roam
Organomercuric antiseptic for external use on minor cuts
most countries, it is no longer sold in much of the West, including Switzerland, Brazil, France, Iran, Germany, Denmark, or the United States, due to
Merbromin
Systembolaget, defines "alcohol-free" as a beverage that contains no more than 0.5% alcohol by volume, and more than half of the "alcohol-free" beverages there
Drug_policy_of_Sweden
International anti-slavery agreement
of guns and other weapons to Africans. Because of its provisions on alcohol, the Act is considered the first treaties on the control of psychoactive substances
Brussels Conference Act of 1890
Brussels_Conference_Act_of_1890
Recreational drug often superficially resembling true bath salts
often consumed concurrently with alcohol. A 2015 study has investigated the interrelation between mephedrone and alcohol, focusing on psychostimulant and
Bath_salts_(drug)
Use of drugs with the primary intention to alter the state of consciousness
substances are commonly used recreationally: Alcohol: Most drinking alcohol is ethanol, CH 3CH 2OH. Drinking alcohol creates intoxication, relaxation and lowered
Recreational_drug_use
Head of the House of Hanover
problems with alcohol. His health deteriorated in subsequent years. He was hospitalised again in 2011, 2017 and 2018 for problems related to alcohol. In February
Ernst August von Hannover (born 1954)
Ernst_August_von_Hannover_(born_1954)
policy of the Philippines is guided by the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and is implemented by the Dangerous Drugs Board with its implementing
Drug policy of the Philippines
Drug_policy_of_the_Philippines
Identity cards issued by member states of the European Economic Area
Member States, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other, on the free movement of persons - Final Act - Joint Declarations - Information relating
National identity cards in the European Economic Area and Switzerland
National_identity_cards_in_the_European_Economic_Area_and_Switzerland
Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 Tobacco cessation clinic World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Education
List of tobacco-related topics
List_of_tobacco-related_topics
Imposing a penalty in the form of drink
sconces to proceed around the table. Fraternities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium practice sconcing (called "Stärkung", "strengthening", colloquial
Sconcing
American pop vocal group
number 10 in Sweden, and number 15 in the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. The single also won Wilson Phillips the Billboard Music Award for Hot
Wilson_Phillips
the US Psychotropic Substances Act, the UK Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, and the Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act). In some jurisdictions, Psilocybe
Legal status of psilocybin mushrooms
Legal_status_of_psilocybin_mushrooms
Chemical compound
as a general anesthetic and as treatment for cataplexy, narcolepsy, and alcohol use disorder. It is also used illicitly for performance enhancement, date
Γ-Hydroxybutyric_acid
Medication used to treat insomnia
although these studies excluded participants with history of drug or alcohol misuse. There is limited clinical experience with overdose of daridorexant
Daridorexant
Soccer tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States
Yamal, received a brandless trophy, out of respect for Islam's views on alcohol. Outside of the FIFA awards, Messi was named the tournament's best player
2026_FIFA_World_Cup
Medication
would otherwise be disrupted by alcohol withdrawal. When used alone, acamprosate is not an effective therapy for alcohol use disorder in most individuals
Acamprosate
Swiss melted cheese dish
US: /fɒnˈdjuː/ fon-DEW, French: [fɔ̃dy], Swiss Standard German: [fɔ̃ːˈdyː] ; Italian: fonduta) is a Swiss dish of melted cheese and wine served in a
Fondue
American immigration law
participated in excessive alcohol or substance use were inadmissible to the United States. According to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, polygamy
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952
Immigration_and_Nationality_Act_of_1952
Psychoactive plant, legal in most countries
period alcohol and tobacco related contributions amounted to the fourth largest industry contributions for Representative Paul Ray in Utah. Alcohol related
Legal status of Salvia divinorum
Legal_status_of_Salvia_divinorum
Chemical substance that alters brain function
like alcohol, tobacco, and drugs listed in the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs are subject to criminal laws. The Controlled Substances Act of 1970
Psychoactive_drug
Executive branch of the federal authorities of Switzerland
taxes. Operates the Swiss Border Guard, which carries out border police duties. Swiss Alcohol Board (SAB): Regulates the alcohol market. Federal Office
Federal administration of Switzerland
Federal_administration_of_Switzerland
U.S.-led campaign against illegal drug use and trade
increase dramatically in the late 1800s, and cocaine use became prevalent. Alcohol consumption steadily grew, as did the temperance movement, well-supported
War_on_drugs
Substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales
earthy scent as it ages, commonly likened to the fragrance of isopropyl alcohol without the vaporous chemical astringency. Ambergris has been highly valued
Ambergris
1925 United States Supreme Court case
Supreme Court case involving the applicability of the Harrison Act. The Harrison Act was originally a taxing measure on drugs such as morphine and cocaine
Linder_v._United_States
CIA program involving illegal experimentation on human test subjects (1953–1972)
temazepam (used under code name MKSEARCH), mescaline, psilocybin, scopolamine, alcohol and sodium pentothal. A 1955 MKUltra document details research objectives
MKUltra
American musician (1942–1999)
Larkin's rise in fame and career, as well as his recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. To gather details about Larkin's life, Chi conducted video chats
Scatman_John
Recreational drug beverage
arrest, and cardiac arrest. Lean is especially dangerous when consumed with alcohol. The term lean refers to the tendency for users to have difficulty standing
Lean_(drug)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 Controlled Substances Act Drug Enforcement
Drug-related_crime
Goods tax levied at the moment of manufacture rather than sale
Aggregates Levy (Finance Act 2001) Alcohol duties (Beer Duty, Wine Duty, Cider Duty, Spirits Duty) (Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979) Bingo Duty (Betting
Excise
British rock band
such as "She Does It Right", "Roxette", "Back in the Night" and "Milk and Alcohol". Their original and distinctively British R&B sound was centred on Wilko
Dr._Feelgood_(band)
recreational drugs Depressants Barbiturates Benzodiazepines Carbamates Ethanol (alcohol) Alcoholic beverage Beer Wine Gabapentinoids GHB Inhalants Medical Nitrous
Drug_policy_of_Romania
Swiss security ink company
Industrielle et Commerciale de Produits Alimentaires, no longer in use) is a Swiss company that provides Security printing-security inks for currencies and
SICPA
Finnish home made alcoholic beverage
with the punk subculture. Kilju is a well-established part of the Finnish alcohol and counter-culture, as witnessed even in the leading engineer school's
Kilju
Phenomenon related to one's death date
has been seen in studies of general populations in England and Wales, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United States, as well as in smaller populations such
Birthday_effect
home-made alcohol is also a tax offence as there is an excise imposed on sale of alcohol, and there is no provision for those manufacturing alcohol illegally
Moonshine_by_country
substances like caffeine, alcohol, tobacco or nicotine, food, and prescribed medications. The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 is aimed mainly at suppliers
Legal status of psychedelic drugs in the United Kingdom
Legal_status_of_psychedelic_drugs_in_the_United_Kingdom
Electoral Act 1993 or the Citizens Initiated Referenda Act 1993. Nineteen referendums have been held so far (excluding referendums on alcohol licensing
Referendums_in_New_Zealand
American singer-songwriter (born 2002)
follows some of the church's values, such as abstaining from using drugs and alcohol, but because of personal preference rather than religion. As of 2023, he
Benson_Boone
Benzodiazepine used for severe insomnia
a potential for abuse. Use is generally not recommended together with alcohol or opioids. If the dose is rapidly decreased withdrawal may occur. Use
Temazepam
Medical condition
local jurisdiction. Drugs most often associated with this term include alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens
Substance_abuse
Inhalation of nitrous oxide for psychoactive effects
injuries associated with use are due to asphyxia or accidents related to alcohol, or vitamin B12 deficiency. Excessive use can lead to long-term and significant
Recreational use of nitrous oxide
Recreational_use_of_nitrous_oxide
International governing body of association football
France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, its membership now comprises 211 national associations
FIFA
The history of Switzerland since 1914 encompasses the final phase of the formation of the Confederation of 22 cantons, commencing with the aftermath of
History of Switzerland since 1914
History_of_Switzerland_since_1914
Ability of retailers to operate stores on Sunday
locations are also open on Sundays as a result of amendments to the Alcohol Act passed by the Parliament of Finland on 23 June 2026. French laws about
Sunday_shopping
Prohibitions against dancing
common. Tanzverbot is the German term for "dancing ban". In Germany and Switzerland, dancing on some holidays is banned by most state or canton governments
Dancing_ban
Substances Act, 1985, chap. 3, (India). https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/18974/1/narcotic-drugs-and-psychotropic-substances-act-1985.pdf
Legal_status_of_cocaine
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