Alcohol awareness in the spotlight
Remember there might be a legal limit for drinking and driving, but there is no safe limit
BRIGHTON Beach SAP embarked on an alcohol awareness campaign on Thursday, 6 February, due to an increase in alcohol-related offences on the Bluff, especially among the youth.
“There has been an increase in drinking and driving cases being registered within our policing area, and more juveniles are being found intoxicated,” said Brighton Beach SAP communications officer Captain Le Roux.
In partnership with ADT Security Services and the management and tenants of the Hill Side Mall and Bluff Towers, Cpt Le Roux and Brighton Beach SAP liquor officer, Warrant Officer Theo van Noordwyk distributed brochures to shoppers.
These brochures included contributing factors which lead to children drinking alcohol, its risks and the effect it has on them and those around them. In it, parents are also encouraged to ensure they know the whereabouts of their children at all times.
“If you suspect, or know your child is addicted to alcohol, get help for them. If you are alcohol dependant or know of someone that is, get help. Before you get behind the wheel while intoxicated, think of the repercussions. Remember there might be a legal limit for drinking and driving, but there is no safe limit,” said Cpt Le Roux.
Helpful numbers include
- Alcoholics Anonymous on 031-304-1826,
- the National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (Nicro) on 031-304-2764,
- the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Sanca) on 031-303-2202 and Life Line on 031-312-2323.
“If you know of any person who is selling alcohol to children within the Brighton Beach policing area, report them by calling your nearest SAPS. Your identity will stay anonymous.
Brighton Beach SAP management thanks all role players for their participation in this public awareness campaign.”
