Seven in ten Moldovan teenagers have tried alcohol, some from age 10
According to the ESPAD study, seven in ten teenagers have drunk alcohol at least once, and some start at age 10.
What it means for you
Minors caught drunk risk fines of up to 750 lei. Individuals who sell alcohol to them can be fined up to 3,600 lei, and businesses up to 10,500 lei. Police say no business has been fined for such violations so far.
What happened
Doctors say more and more minors arrive at hospital drunk, some of them repeatedly. Police say 20 reports have been drawn up since the start of the year against minors drinking alcohol in public places. The Ministry of Health is preparing a new National Anti-Drug and Addiction Strategy for 2026-2032.
In short
- Nearly half of 15-16 year olds had their first alcoholic drink by age 13.
- Specialists say alcohol harms the stomach, pancreas, liver and nervous system.
- Health Minister Alexandru Gasnas says the new strategy will merge narcology with mental health.
- Police say the reports were sent to court, and fines were applied.
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