The SA Drug Policy says many South Africans who are addicted to cigarettes and alcohol are being negatively affected by the national lockdown – both physically and mentally. coronavirusInSA coronavirus sabcnews
The organisation says although the decision was taken in good faith, people who are highly addicted to nicotine and alcohol will develop a range of symptoms such as psychosis, seizures and even death.“Once you prohibit a drug as we know alcohol and tobacco, the criminals will get hold of the market and open these shebeens, the illegal once. That will put another burden on the police. You don’t suddenly withdraw drugs from people.
Prohibition never, ever stops the sale and consumption of liquor. Christmas has come early for gang bosses who will now develop their own networks and take distribution out of sight of government and law enforcement. Doesn’t seem a good idea.
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