Use of Alcohol Worse Than Narcotics

DLY - Misuse of alcohol becomes a bigger problem for Pacific people compared with the drug, according to Australian reports, the associate drinking with domestic violence and widespread health problems.

Burnet Institute survey, led by the Australian National Council on Drugs, found that alcohol is a major part of concern in the Pacific, the most desolate communities are among the poorest in the world.

"It clearly identifies alcohol as the main ingredient of concern in the Pacific region and shows kanabis is the primary drug of most concern in the region," said co-author of the study, Robert Power, this weekend.

"This is the first time we get a much clearer about the danger of the spread in many countries of our neighbors. Alcohol is seen as a major factor contributing to a number of health problems affecting people in the Pacific," he said.

The report calls beverage makers in Australia and New Zealand, which their products are used extensively in the Pacific, to help eliminate the problem. Recommendations include the provision of treatment programs and improvement of data collection.

"We are witnessing continuous clear danger posed by alcohol to the Australian community," said John Herron, leader of the Australian board.

"Increasing the problems associated with alcohol and the increase in the Pacific pontesi very large - especially if we do not act now," he said.
From: KOMPAS