Lockdown alcohol ban improves road safety in South Africa
The coronavirus pandemic induced lockdown has led to a ban on alcohol sales, making a notable contribution to road safety. Eugene Herbert, managing director at MasterDrive, highlights the importance of keeping down alcohol-related harm; the cost to the country can be between 10 and 12% of GDP. While the numbers attributed to car crashes is
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COVID-19 may increase overdose-related deaths, health officials worry
For addiction, there is a correlation between weeks in isolation and an increase in deaths related to a drug overdose. The pandemic is a cause of concern to health officials about the safety of people suffering from substance use disorders. The fire and rescue department in Jacksonville, Florida, noted a 20% increase in overdose emergency
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Bendigo police report a rise in drug-affected driving
Despite less traffic being on the road, the number of drug-affected drivers appears on to be on the rise in Bendigo. The local police crew detected 290 traffic offenders during the Easter weekend, and 13 drivers tested positive for drugs. Six offenders were prosecuted for drunk driving, with one having a blood alcohol content of
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Coronavirus pandemic driving up US online alcohol sales
It seems that the coronavirus pandemic has made it easier to access alcohol than it is to buy everyday essentials, such as toilet paper. Still, many US governors share the opinion that alcohol sales are a vital business in these times of need. As accessibility restrictions are loosening, little remains in the way of home
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