0.05 ml of alcohol cannot be measured by the amount you drink, but more about the tolerance you have. When the government implemented the driving policy of this measurement, it was hard to predict whether a glass of wine or beer would go over the limit. Their next step is to ban drivers from drinking at all, even though impairment only comes with (for some) moderate or excessive use. According to social development minister Bathabile Dlamini, a case has been presented dealing with a ban of all drivers drinking alcohol.
The problem is held with the substance abuse, not with the common man. Many people have after-work drinks to finish off a week through a social lubricant. Many drivers who are aware of the law seem to adhere to the system. We need not worry about the routine of grabbing a drink, but place concern on the alcohol intake per individual sitting.
A sure sign of alcoholism and addiction happens when you are abusing the substance on your own instead of in a social situation. The government keeps threatening to ban drunk drivers and put them in prison, however bail is granted and most people walk away with a warning. Their concern should lie with separating the habitual drinkers from the ones heading to rehab.
If you are caught drunk driving or have an accident when drunk, your license should be taken away from you immediately, banned on the road up to five years and sent to a treatment centre for alcohol detox.
The government wants to ban the advertisement of alcohol thinking it would lessen the appeal to new customers, but if that’s the case, bars should all together be pulled apart, as consumerism occurs in places, not on billboards. The strategy with drunk drivers and advertising is going about it the wrong way.
Just like cigarettes have a warning label, so should alcohol.
The lead in advertising means creating more awareness of alcohol rehab centers so the joy of drinking has a darker side to balance the attention. Addiction is a huge problem when it comes to alcohol.
See our comprehensive guide to alcoholism here or see the guide to AA’s 12 Step Addiction Programme here or download the ebook guide to addiction treatment here.
