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Jump to full article: PANORAMA (gi), 2006-04-04
Author: LEO OLIVERO
Intro: The Government is considering introducing new and updated legislation in an attempt to stem the worrying and growing concern with alcohol abuse in Gibraltar, tobacco use and sales - and gambling laws are also in line for change.
This is welcome news of course, I have for the last two years been campaigning for these socially soul-destroying substances to come under the scrutiny and consideration of the Government's law draftsman. . . .
Alcohol and tobacco abuse has become such an important and concerning social and health issue in Europe that countries are implementing these community safety measures with a seriousness and frequency of action that really be- fits this disturbing and dangerous problem on modern society.
My concern is that we may end up with a half baked law which has as much life, forward thinking and planning as a undertakers convention, so please lets get it right. Combating drug abuse that includes alcohol and tobacco is all about changing attitudes, protecting the community, particularly the vulnerable sections like the young. Let's not make it easy for them, we must have a range of measures that will maximise the potential to reduce harm to the community as a whole, what other consideration can there be to this important social problem?
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