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Dear Editor,

For decades alcohol use has been a problem in Guyana, several individuals have shared their views on this issue by way of the media or over a buckman, grenade, half  or large, or the many promotions be it happy hour or the new happy two hours, buy one get one free, get six beers for the price of five etc.  at the various drinking establishments readily available around the country.
It is sad to see our brothers and sisters who cannot be strong or sensible enough to make wise decisions in terms of moderate drinking or different pastimes get caught in the horrid habit of alcohol abuse.  Millions of dollars are spent on advertisements and promotions to enhance alcohol sale, how much is given to assist in the rehabilitation of victims of alcohol abuse……


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