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Alcoholism knows no boundaries. It can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender and economic status. It could happen among the adolescents. In fact, statistics reveal that around 1.4 million youth between ages 12-17 have alcohol use disorders or AUDs and only 16 percent of this figure received alcoholism intervention and treatment.

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where is your post for this thread?????

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After the game, the KiNG and the PAwN go into the same box.

-Italian Proverb

Many people specially labors drink cologne its a fact

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I i come over it will be early September. Is it true that i can get a beer or two, not even in the hotel bars?

Thanks Rich

THey were celebrating Jhuma with Luma

"Drink Beer Save Water"

canarybird - just go to any labour camp on a Thursday night and friday to see what's going there.

I read recently in the Gulf Times that some of the poorer expats were drinking aftershave which was called hooch - haven't heard that in a long time.

I did hear that in Iran after the revolution that all the medical alcohol was bought out and people were brewing whatever in their bathtubs.

I am serious. even the police knew what he drank

seriously u know some1 dumb enough to drink somethin that cleanes toilets ?

" Remember Kids Beer is Good For You :P "

I had one of our Operators who drink clorade (colourless substance use to clean toilets) QR 10 ber bottle. no risk.

If they sell ethanol (used for embalming bodies), you could "cut" it 10 to 1 with water and then add the essences.

We did it in Kuwait and it wasn't unusual for someone to ask for a "stiff" and tonic.

Plus during this time of year, right before Ramadan you get next month's allowance this month. So that is even more booze you can buy.

but is the risk of getting caught, jailed, fined and then deported worth it??

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It is well known that the Black Market is flourishing here in Doha, However, be well warned that if you are caught buying it, you can be deported so not worth the risk if you don't have a license.

Generally your company is responsible to issue you a letter informing the concession (The Booze Shop)that they permit you to but alcohol. With that letter and your RP you can go to the concession and get the permit which as said her before will cost you QR 1000,--.

Depending on your salary they will allot you a certain amount of points in the month for which you can purchase alcohol.

During the month of Ramadan there is not alcohol served anywhere and this year the concession will be closed from the 12th September until 15th October 2007.

The concession is well hidden so you will have to ask to find your way there.

You can collect the points for August/September/October to fill up your stocks before Ramadan.

Thanks guys, It's what i suspected all along. We can live with this.

You can get most of the brands you r getting from QDC on the underground black market.

Thats all well and good if you dont like your Liver or Kidneys!!

not to be recommended!!

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There is always blackmarket stuff if u don't have a liquor licence.

dont worry buddy... u can get alcoholic drink in the right place but in the supermarkets its non-alcoholic products.. i agree with mr.paul...but even u dont have a license u can drink it in the bars or ask a friend of u who has license to buy it for you.

Doha is not a dry city, for sure.

You need to get a liquor permit to buy booze from QDC (Qatar distribution center) the only retail shop for alcohol.

To get the permit, you need a letter from your employer stating your basic salary and your marital status, and a 1000 Qatari riyals (approx USD 275) as refundable deposit. Then a card will be issued to you, the card has a monthly limit (interms of money) based on your basic salary.

QDC is the largest liquor store that I've seen in my life. From wines, beers, whiskys, congacs, etc. Prices are reasonable, comparable to U.S.

You may have alcohol in certain hotels and clubs, Diplomatic club, intercontinental hotel, a place called Garveys where Brits like to hang out (white Brits only) and other several hotels.

The month of Ramadan is the only dry season, for riligous reasons. The sale of alcohol is prohibited in Doha, QDC shuts down.

I hope my contribution is of help to you and your partner, as I personally fall in the same catergory of "reasonable drinker".

but you have to buy a license,QR 1000 from the only shop in Qatar allowed to sell it.It has to be for personel use only.I think you are allowed 15% of your salary per month in the shop, its called the Qatar distribution center and its located near the woqod petrol station, dont know the road name,sorry.Get someone to show you where it is.

Only the big,main hotels are allowed to sell alcohol.

NO ALCOHOL is allowed to be drunk outside in public!

If you are caught walking home drunk from a hotel bar, you face arrest if you are doing something stupid.Even with a license.

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qatar is definitely not a dry country...u just cant go raving drunk in public...its allowed to stock up at home if u have a lisence, to acquire that u have to have an rp first...for a beer or two at the beach u would have to be discreet...if u just enjoy indulging urself with liquor at the end of the day, there are some places that would be ok to visit depending on your mood and what kind of atmosphere u like in a place ;-P so just come over here and enjoy the little things that doha can offer..its better than nothing ;-P

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