Iran's Hidden Drinks: Uncovering the Black Market and Its Dangers

Even though Iran has strict rules against making, selling, or drinking alcohol, a secret market has been thriving. Many people are getting seriously hurt or even dying because these secret drink makers often don't follow safety rules. A group of researchers decided to find out why this black market is growing and suggest ways to make it safer. They looked at documents and talked to people involved. One of the main reasons this black market exists is because people want to drink alcohol despite the law. Some people make the drinks at home with no rules or checks, leading to dangerous products. Also, the harsh punishments for breaking the law can drive the market underground, making it harder to control. The researchers found that the black market is not just about people breaking the law, but also about the law itself. Some say the strict rules make it more exciting for people to find and drink these illegal drinks. Others think that if the law was less strict, people might drink less dangerously. To make things safer, the researchers suggested that the government could look at how other countries handle alcohol. They also thought that education about the dangers of drinking unsafe alcohol could help.