Currently
statistics raise concerns on underage drinking in the Western Cape. Report shows
that 66% leaners across the province. according to IOL, the provincial survey
on substance use, finds that about 22.3% of pupils has been reported and there
are now calls for more contemporary survey which might show even upper ratios.
SAMRC claims alcohol use has dominated to absenteeism, failing grades, dropping
out of school, risky sexual behavior and pregnancy. Prof. Charles Parry added
that ‘binge drinking’ is also harmful as it can damage brain development
especially those of early 20s and under.
2017
Western Cape Alcohol Harm Reduction White paper appropriate by parliament would
be good to reduce drinking in schools. Accordingly,
aware.org has developed a multi-pronged
programme to address underage drinking. One element of the programme is the
distribution of specially developed material aligned to CAPS to schools for use
in Life Orientation classes, allied with support for the teachers via workshops
and online support. Aware.org have also developed a zero-rated content portal
to further assist the programmes and community at large.
The Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance spokesperson
Aadielah Maker Diedericks suggested that government should implement the
National Liquor Amendment Bill of 2017. creates
provision for a range of no alcohol trading of 500m nearby schools.
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by:
Mandlenkosi
Mde
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