We have a tendency to accept social drinking of alcohol as harmless!
Now the jury is out! Any form of drinking alcohol is potentially dangerous.
Two families who came to visit us yesterday are going through the terrible turmoil because both families are damaged by the alcohol dependance of the men at home! Both fathers consumed alcohol only occasionally to begin with. In less than five years they became alcohol dependent! The tearful and distressing story of these two families is only a tip of the ice berg.
During the two weeks after the floods in Kerala, alcohol was sold by the state controlled beverage outlets to fetch 520 crores!
It is time that there is more sisal advocacy against alcohol use and more organised dedication programme!
I wish the medical conferences which are organised by the professional bodies are alcohol free at dinner time!
In the state of Kerala, students are increasingly at risk of substance abuse!
It is a time for action plan and joint efforts to contain this calamity in our society!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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