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Why Should alcohol be banned?
Alcohol is proven to cause serious long-term health problems and is linked to numerous life-threatening diseases. Abusing alcohol can lead to addiction, a disease that can end in overdose and death. Innocent people die from the actions of those who abuse alcohol every day.
What are the pros and cons of drinking alcohol?
Pros and cons of moderate alcohol use
- Reducing your risk of developing and dying of heart disease.
- Possibly reducing your risk of ischemic stroke (when the arteries to your brain become narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow)
- Possibly reducing your risk of diabetes.
Why can’t you drink alcohol in public in some states?
In those locations with laws restricting drinking alcoholic beverages, you can’t drink in public because the people who make the laws decided to restrict that activity. Open container laws are considered “quality of life” laws.
Why should smoking be banned in public places?
Toxic fumes don’t only affect the person actively smoking a cigarette – there are significant health risks associated with second-hand smoke as well. Worldwide, second-hand smoke causes more than 1.2 million premature deaths per year. Smoking bans in public places significantly reduce the exposure of non-smokers to toxic fumes. 2.
Why can’t you drink in public with an open container?
In those locations with laws restricting drinking alcoholic beverages, you can’t drink in public because the people who make the laws decided to restrict that activity. Open container laws are considered “quality of life” laws. In many cases, they are used to penalize people who drink too much…
Should smoking be banned in pubs and clubs?
It used to be commonplace for people to smoke in pubs and clubs. But when smoking bans are enforced in public places such as these, smokers seek other places where they can smoke in peace. That means fewer customers and lower profits for pub and club owners.