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General Category => Politics & Current Affairs => Topic started by: Nearly Sane on August 17, 2021, 05:51:03 PM

Title: Alcohol-related deaths reach 'devastating' 12-year high in Scotland
Post by: Nearly Sane on August 17, 2021, 05:51:03 PM

Understandable figures given the Covid effect, but deeply disappointing


https://www.scotsman.com/health/alcohol-related-deaths-reach-devastating-12-year-high-in-scotland-3348922

Title: Re: Alcohol-related deaths reach 'devastating' 12-year high in Scotland
Post by: Roses on August 18, 2021, 11:35:50 AM

It is so very sad that some people resort to alcohol and drug abuse when unhappy for whatever reason. :o

I am so very fortunate that when I did drink alcohol it was always in strict moderation, and I have never taken any illegal drugs in my life.

Title: Re: Alcohol-related deaths reach 'devastating' 12-year high in Scotland
Post by: Aruntraveller on August 18, 2021, 11:43:40 AM

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I am so very fortunate that when I did drink alcohol it was always in strict moderation, and I have never taken any illegal drugs in my life.

Illegality doesn't really mean much in the context of drugs.

As is often pointed out if alcohol was a new drug just introduced it would be a Class A drug. So I don't think any of us have an excuse to pat ourselves on the back (unless someone is teetotal, in which case pat away).

Tobacco though heavily regulated is still a legal drug but is arguably more addictive than other illegal drugs. Although addiction is but one component when considering the complexities of drugs and how to legislate in this area.