State gets tough on alcohol
The South African government has two weapons in its arsenal to curb alcohol abuse, namely Increased taxes and reduced advertising.
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What will it take to change SA's culture of hard drinking?
Doctors, government departments and the Soul City NGO have proposed stricter legislation around alcohol use.
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Hard reality about taking 'soft' drugs
Drug-taking, for many people, conjures up the image of a filthy, emaciated person passed out in a seedy alleyway.
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Alcohol related harm
Abuse of alcohol has a long-term effects on a
number of transgenerational determinants of
socio-economic development through its effect
on parenting.
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Alcohol levy is good for SA's health
Charles Parry argues the case for a levy on alcohol manufacturing in South Africa.
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Alcohol abuse hits SA hard
The burden experienced by South Africa from alcohol abuse affects every aspect of society, not just the abusers, research has found.
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Govt eyes overhaul of alcohol industry
If the government gets its way, the alcohol industry could be in for a massive overhaul.
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Alcohol kills more than Aids, TB or violence
Alcohol causes nearly 4% of deaths worldwide -- more than Aids, tuberculosis or violence, the World Health Organisation warned on Friday.
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Liquor Act serves largely the poor and not vested interests
South African drinkers consume on average 17 litres of pure alcohol a year, placing them among the heaviest drinkers in the world.
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Alcohol abuse plagues schools
The Soul City Phuza Wize Drink Safe Live Safe campaign has come up with a new way to make schools alcohol-free.
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