Post in Reforming liquor laws to combat crime

May 22 02:42 UTC

Hi team:

alcohol needs to seen in the context of everyday
'other drug' use in NZ, and surrounding attitudes and
problems.

It is really simplistic to try and fix the alcohol
problem without recognising the possiblilty that there
is a bigger thing under the water.

which is what blair was getting at, as the National
drug policy started out attempting to minimise drugs
harms including alchol realates to other social
problems cannabis problem, the tobacco problem, the
methamphetamine problem, and other social problems
where 'non compliance' with good health is normal.

all nzs social problems have 'non-compliance' in
common. not doing what told is institional in NZ. it
is part of our spirit (or at least a massive sub
culture)

That is so often the way of life for many in NZ- part
of our culture is all things in moderation, including
moderation.

I suggest you look at the doublestandards with popular
intoxicant #2, Brendon. And whats the latest update on
Labours cannabis-related health promotion given the
prevalence is something like 14 - 16% (likelihood of
under-reporting noted research team)

Much higher prevalence of course AMONGST YOUNG PEOPLE.

most people i know love alchol to a greater or lesser
extent. Quite a lot also love pot and not in a
detrimental way. So why the double standard? a select
committee in 1998 found double standards to impair
drug-related health promotion.

started to join any dots yet?

regards
Kevin O'Connell