BAN THE SALE OF ALCOHOL

Alcohol is not an essential good or item. It is in fact considered a hindrance to the fight against the coronavirus. 

There are proven links between the sale and consumption of alcohol and violent crime, motor vehicle accidents and other medical emergencies at a time when all private and public resources should be preparing to receive and treat vast number of COVID19 patients. 

SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Depending on how much is taken and the physical condition of the individual, alcohol can cause:

Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Vomiting 
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Headaches
Breathing difficulties 
Distorted vision and hearing 
Impaired judgment 
Decreased perception and coordination 
Unconsciousness 
Anemia (loss of red blood cells) 
Coma
Blackouts (memory lapses, where the drinker cannot remember events that occurred while under the influence)
LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
Binge drinking and continued alcohol use in large amounts are associated with many health problems, including:
Unintentional injuries such as car crash, falls, burns, drowning 
Intentional injuries such as firearm injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence
Increased on-the-job injuries and loss of productivity 
Increased family problems, broken relationships 
Alcohol poisoning 
High blood pressure, stroke, and other heart-related diseases 
Liver disease 
Nerve damage 
Sexual problems 
Permanent damage to the brain 
Vitamin B1 deficiency, which can lead to a disorder characterized by amnesia, apathy and disorientation 
Ulcers 
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach walls) 
Malnutrition 
Cancer of the mouth and throat
“My addiction built steadily and, before I realized it, I had become a morning as well as an afternoon drinker.

“I decided to stop drinking. I lay awake most of that night, and by noon the next day every bone in my body ached. In a blind panic, I nervously poured a glass full of gin, my hands shaking so violently that I spilled half the bottle. As I gulped it down, I could feel the agony gradually lessening. Then I finally knew the terrible truth: I was hooked. I couldn’t quit.”
—Faye

Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties. In many of today’s societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population. This is particularly true for those in social environments with high visibility and societal influence, nationally and internationally, where alcohol frequently accompanies socializing. In this context, it is easy to overlook or discount the health and social damage caused or contributed to by drinking.

Alcohol consumption contributes to 3 million deaths each year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of millions of people. Overall, harmful use of alcohol is responsible for 5.1% of the global burden of disease.

Harmful use of alcohol is accountable for 7.1% and 2.2% of the global burden of disease for males and females respectively. Alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature mortality and disability among those aged 15 to 49 years, accounting for 10 percent of all deaths in this age group. Disadvantaged and especially vulnerable populations have higher rates of alcohol-related death and hospitalization.