ALAC: Alcohol sponsorship 'not helping' drinking culture

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Some experts say the problem isn't just one All Black, but alcohol sponsorship and our binge drinking culture.
Some experts say the problem isn't just one All Black, but alcohol sponsorship and our binge drinking culture.

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15 Dec 2011 02:52p.m.

Steve Russell wrote:

Alex: the price of alcohol sponsorship should be paid by the nation, not by its children. Those that think otherwise have a moral dilemma. One of the ten things the alcohol industry doesn't want you to know is that ethanol aka alcohol is a group one carcinogen,that means not probably or possibly but undeniably a carcinogen. There is a clear correlation between the amount consumed and the risks*. I would make the point that low risk drinking or low consumption is simply low risk not zero as you are trying to intimate. Just as with tobacco higher consumption increases the risk of cancer and other harm. You will probably say that you will accept the risk just as we all do when we drive on the road. One day people will be DNA tested and be able to quantify their own risk of cancer. Until then we should minimise our consumption and be aware just as we insure our cars are safe when we drive but accept there is still a risk. The myths* that the industry want hidden can be found at alcohol action. www.alcoholaction.co.nz (see resources ten things slide show.) Alcohol is introduced to our young rugby players like Zac as soon as they enter the club system. It is an integral part of their bonding sessions as I know from experience. Zac will need all the courage and support to avoid alcohol after every game let alone the temptation in night clubs.

19 Nov 2011 02:56p.m.

AnthonyW wrote:

I do not believe that the drinking culture in this country is to do with advertising or any glorifying of alcohol, but rather a passed down from generation to generation attitude toward drinking.

18 Nov 2011 07:13a.m.

Alex wrote:

Maybe Alison, but the biggest difference between tobacco and alcohol is that light or moderate use of alcohol is not harmful to ones health, whereas any use of tobacco is harmful. If we disallowed sponsorship by alcohol companies that the clubs rely on funds - it will put and end to many grass roots sports clubs as not everyone will be able to obtain sponsorship elsewhere.