Mixed reactions to government's plan to raise legal use ages
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July 10, 2025
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THE announcement that the government intends to raise the legal age for alcohol consumption, marijuana use, and gambling through legislation in Parliament has sparked a wave of mixed reactions from the public.
Sharon Inglefield, president of Arrive Alive, endorsed the proposed legislation.
“Research has proven that the use of alcohol and drugs inhibits the healthy development of the young body and brain,” she said via e-mail on July 8.
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