A Sanca study showed that 26% of teens who develop a problem with alcohol are given their first drinks by family members
.Alcohol dependence is starting early in South Africa, with family members often the ones to first open the door.
Many teens began their regular use of alcohol during puberty, with 16% of respondents saying they were drinking by the age of 13.Additionally, the survey found that 4% were drinking at age 10 and 6% at age 12. However, 32% began drinking between the ages of 14 and 16. Methamphetamine addiction was a growing concern, with 33% of admissions in the Western Cape being for the synthetic drug. Gauteng was close, with 25% of patients admitted for addiction to tik and its variants.A 2023 study funded by the DG Murray Trust analysed the consumption habits of residents in small towns in the Northern Cape and Free State.
“ have been mooted as a mechanism that saves lives, prevents disease and generates revenue,” stated RHAP Executive Director Russell Rensburg.However, alcohol and substance dependence may not be solved through more laws and higher taxes. “Some other drugs also have different strains which range in price. Eventually, unfortunately, addicts will resort to stealing for their substance,” Swart explained.
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