1. Alcoholism’s Effect on The Community
Recently alcoholism’s effect on the aboriginal community has been a huge topic of debate
because of the negative consequences these communities have been suffering which has
made unemployment and other social problems more prevalent. But alcoholism is not limited to
disenfranchised communities, they can affect people from any social standing or background.
Alcoholism is a universal problem and scientists believe that an addictive gene present in some
people makes them more vulnerable to developing an addiction. Not only does alcohol affect a
person’s health, cause accidents and diseases etc, it also has an effect on the wider
community. A range of adverse social consequences exist for both the over-drinker and for
others in the community. These consequences include harm to family members, children and to
friends and workmates, as well as to bystanders and strangers occasionally. The entertainment
districts are an example of the harm that can be done to innocent people who are in the wrong
place at the wrong time and fall victim to alcohol fuelled violence, assaults and brawls. Adverse
effects on the community include noise, litter, offensive behaviour, vandalism, aggression, petty
crime, assaults and major road safety issues. In fact drink driving is one of the greatest causes
of deaths on our roads and especially affects the teenage population, according to statistics.
Alcohol is often linked to an increase in crime, with studies suggesting that alcohol is involved in
up to half of all violent crimes like domestic violence. So alcohol servers have a responsibility to
keep excessive amounts of alcohol out of the hands of alcoholics. Be cautious, alert and
remember your RSA training because if you don’t, you are contributing to these negative
consequences on the community.
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