BINGE DRINKING Our generation is getting a lot
of stick over drinking issues at the
moment heightened by the recent 24hour
licensing laws that have now come into
action...
So why are there still people out there that are ruining it for everyone
else? who are they?...
The media claim "it is happening in a town near you" so what can
we do about it?
The Solutions?
We at Camberley
On The Net feel that the new 24hours
licensing laws will help improve this,
but it cant be the only things that
change. 1. The ones who cant handle their drink and drink far too much, too
quickly, consequently are sick in the streets. I'm sorry to say this but don't they tend to be the younger ones?...
Seeing intoxicated iPod-wearing, mobile phones-toting teenagers and tweeners isn't considered surprising nowadays, and an occasional "very drunk" night has happened to all of us at least once in the past, lets not kid ourselves. Just take it slowly, don't
drink so fast, pace yourself, you will still have a great night and meet some
great people if you are not drunk (to be honest have you ever had a great night
and met some great people when you HAVE been drunk? If you can remember, we
doubt it). Have a fuller meal before you go out in the evening, why not enjoy
a great meal in Camberley before you head to the pubs? (there is plenty out
there!)
Its your responsibility to look after your mates, if you think they are drinking
too much then try and slow it down a bit, after all what are mates for? (you
have the biggest influence on them out of anyone else out that night)
How would you feel if they increased the entrance age to pubs and clubs to
21 and insisted on compulsory photographic ID? If you let it get out of hand
then its your own fault. 2. The ones who want to cause fights
Very difficult to know who these people are until they strike... better CCTV
is needed for this, there is little way round it. 3. The ones who think that it is acceptable to urinate in a place other
than a urinal
Why can't there be London style urinals in various places in the town to prevent
the use of public property? And why cant the Pubs and clubs position the toilets
closer to the entrance to eventually allow people to just take a leak and then
come out again. They have as much responsibility for the town as the people
that actually live in it. 4. The ones who also think it is acceptable to cause criminal damage
to peoples property on their way home.
These are also very difficult to know who these people are also, it is down
to us... the responsible drinkers AND the residents to keep an ever watchful
eye on these people and report any wrong doings to the police immediately so
they can be dealt with and stopped.
EVERYONE out for a drink has the same responsibility
as everyone else. Just drink responsibly.. its not too difficult is it?
OTHER
SOLUTIONS (WARNING SOME MAY BE EXTREME!)
5. COMPULSORY
PHOTOGRAPHIC ID
Pubs and clubs should only allow entry upon the production of compulsory photographic
ID, this means ALL pubs otherwise it won't work. It wont slow down entry as most
make you queue for no reason anyway.
6. DO EXTEND THE OPENING HOURS
But this isn't all that should be done, this will work if in combination with
other government changes.
7. POSE RESTRICTIONS ON DRINKS PROMOTIONS
It hurts us to say this but there should be certain restrictions on drinks promotions.
It will have an effect, be it very small.
8. CHEAP SOFT DRINKS
Venues should promote soft drinks a bit better than they currently do or even
go as far as making some selected soft drinks free of charge
BINGE DRINKING
FAQ Q. What does binge mean? A. Dictionay Meaning: 1; A drunken spree or revel. 2a; A period
of unrestrained, immoderate self-indulgence. 2b; A period of excessive or uncontrolled
indulgence in food or drink: an eating binge.
Q. How do you qualify as
being a binge drinker? A. Drinking five
or more drinks on the same occasion
on at least one day in the past
30 days. Our thoughts?: THATS PRETTY
MUCH EVERYONE! Source: http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k2/AlcBinge/AlcBinge.htm
Q. What are the recommended
alcohol limits? A. Men should drink
no more than 21 units of alcohol
per week. Women should drink no more
than 14 units of alcohol per week.
One unit of alcohol is half a pint
of beer or a small glass of wine.
Binge drinking is classed as consuming
more than 10 units of alcohol in
a single session for men and seven
units for women. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3121440.stm
