A problem has recently emerged in Zambia regarding the uncontrolled consumption of alcohol by the general public.
What is more worrying is that, youths who are not legally allowed to take alcohol, are amongst the consumers. The legal minimum age for consumption of alcohol is 18 years.
In our towns and cities the availability of alcohol for sale is common. Anyone can walk into many bottle stores and bars to buy beer or spirits without questions asked.
The latest problem has been the availability of spirits that are sold in 60ml plastic satchets commonly known as to "Tu jilijili". These are even sold on the streets.
Empty satchets of spirits, thrown after consumption, is a common sight on roadsides and footpaths.
The long term effect on the country, amongst its citizens, are health problems associated with alcohol abuse, such as liver cancer and mental illness.
The short term effect is, an increase in criminal activity amongst the citizens, most of whom are youths.
What are authorities doing to address this problem ?
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