Expressions | Alcohol and Drug Abuse during Festive season

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Published Dec 15, 2025

Yes, for many, alcohol is part of celebrations and enjoyment, but it can be open to misuse or abuse that can lead to the destruction of lives.

As we begin the show let’s talk about the importance of responsible practices when it comes to liquor trading and consumption, especially among young people.

Alcohol is part of celebrations and enjoyment, but it can be open to misuse or abuse that can lead to the destruction of lives.

As we begin the festive season, let’s talk about the importance of responsible practices when it comes to liquor trading and consumption, especially among young people. Every year, the lives of 3 million individuals are lost due to alcohol, representing 5 per cent of all deaths.

This is alarming? Many establishments are in residential areas, and residents complain about patron and establishment owners' abuse, from operating hours, noise and not respecting bylaws. How do you ensure that these abuses don't happen?

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