Role of Government students in improving the conditions of alcohol addicts in Manitoba.

Alcoholism being one of the growing problems in Canadian residents, the government policies always target at reducing it significantly. Often the social welfare organizations and student awareness groups organize programs which aim at helping the alcohol addicts in states of Canada like Manitoba. Alcohol has been identified as the 2nd most harmful substance that is abused frequently and it takes toll on the health and economy of the sufferer. The illness and health problems caused by alcoholism are about 36.6% of the total population. Surveys are conducted on regular basis to estimate the rate of increase in the number of alcohol addicts.

Sale of alcohol is controlled by the territorial and provincial laws decided by the government. Although majority of the responsibility is taken by government itself, but it is also shared with private stakeholders. The sale of alcoholic beverages in Manitoba increased significantly. Students are also involved in alcohol abuse in Manitoba which is a threatening situation indeed. A survey said that about 42% of students consumed alcohol when they were in grade 6. Alcohol causes noticeable harm to the drinkers. Teenager male addicts have reported problems like erectile dysfunction. Apart from this memory loss, obesity and cardiac disorders are other health problems that cane result from alcoholism. Drunken driving has also emerged as an acute problem in the society.

The government policies can surely help a great deal in reducing alcoholism. The free of cost alcoholism treatment program plans are set up to help the addicts. The rehabilitations programs are arranged in two different forms which include residential and outpatient facilities. The outpatient facilities are meant for those who wish to get back home after a day’s treatment. Policies provided by the government of Manitoba and related initiative of the government students can actually help in eradicating this problem from the state.