From January to mid-July of this year there have been 20 incidents including accidents, murders and domestic violence, where alcohol consumption was a major contributing factor.
This figure is taken from Stabroek News’ records and likely reflects only a small number of what has been long seen as a serious national problem which isn’t being addressed.
Earlier this year, anti-alcohol abuse advocates spoke with Stabroek News extensively about the negative social impacts alcohol consumption is having particularly on the family and the health care system. This newspaper subsequently did a