The gigantic rise of alcoholism in India is one of the major concerns that requires attention. The reason is, that the world is a changed place now, and the old rules no longer apply. Based on the common mentality of today and a sense of freedom, nothing is right or wrong. The only thing that can point you in the right direction is your moral sense of judgment. It is the voice back in your head that reminds you of your bad actions and choices. But when you get too indulged in such deeds, you start favoring them and confront the ones who interject or warn you.
If you feel that I’m being judgemental here then I would like to mention, that at LAFFAZ, we are happy to be judged and we love being judgemental for stupid things and people performing them. On similar lines, I have brought up a subject of conversation today i.e. The rise of Alcoholism in India. Based on my opinion, I have listed some reasons for it.
The Punjabi Culture: A major reason for the rise of alcoholism in India
No intention to offend Punjabis. And if it still offends you then let me tell you that I’m a Punjabi too and I don’t favor alcohol consumption, nor do I consider drinking vital to show off my culture. Based on the common mentality among Punjabis, it is natural to consume alcoholic beverages, be it a party or an evening with friends. Is it the only element on earth for which these people are living? I mean this is definitely not the real Punjabi culture but an altered one.
Liquor is a medicine – Really?
Yeah! you got it right, it’s not new but I thought of stating it just for fun. It is believed by the majority of drinkers that alcoholic beverages, so-called ‘daru’ as popularly by the youth of India were invented just as a medicine, probably for hypertension. Although, there is no clear evidence to support this fact. But the youth of today smashes all interjections by addressing liquor as the medicine to all illnesses.
Even if we consider it as medicine then common sense dictates that no doctor on earth can recommend his/her patient to consume liquor and get high all the time like these binge drinkers of today. A small amount of alcohol can be used to treat hypertension but certainly not the beverage that these alcohol junkies rush to buy from these ugly wine and beer shops. There are hypertension medicines available and prescribed by doctors which contain alcohol as the key composition.
Drinking is also considered as a sign of freedom
Apparently, drinking is getting really common among youth these days. The young boys and girls plan their parties and trips with the sole purpose of getting a chance to get away from home to get high. Back in the days, women and girls really used to prevent drinking and only a few were comfortable doing it. But today, things have taken a drastic turn. Almost 9 out of 10 girls are comfortable doing it. Don’t get me wrong, just consider that drinking doesn’t play any role in the freedom of women and empowerment.
I’m saying this because, alcoholic beverages like beer, whisky, wine, and the rest of the shit involve major health risks and women are more prone to those risks. Studies prove that cancer in women particularly breast cancer is majorly caused by alcohol consumption. This article from Breastcancer.org proves it all. Thanks to this article, now I can move ahead without wasting my effort in giving you the proof.
The Punjabi songs
I consider there is a hard push behind everything that gets common in a very short time period. I’m not ancient but I can still bet that 5 or 6 years back [1], drinking wasn’t this much common in India. And the biggest push I feel is these shitty Punjabi songs. Almost every Punjabi song of today is scripted around daru and only daru. Be it Sharry Mann, Honey Singh, Satinder Sartaj, or this new yellow brain species Mankrit Aulakh. Every song portrays drinking as the key element of interest. They always or would say usually mention the words ‘peg’ and ‘daru’ in most of their songs.
I really can’t digest how these people with no aptitude or decency are luring people toward alcoholism. They are doing this shit continuously and it is ever increasing. Aren’t these guys getting sick of doing this shit time and again?
If you are getting angry with me, let me take a pause and divert your attention towards something totally different. Guess what, it’s a Punjabi song from another world. When I first listened to and watched this song, I was amazed and inspired to share it further. Thus, I request you to listen and watch this song till the end to get the exact glimpse of things that I’m trying to explain.
So this is true, right? A song about social realism is not being accepted socially; in turn, it will be taken as an imposition of some remorseful guy who wrote it and performed it to inspire but yeah we don’t give a damn.
No Strict Laws and Regulations
Every mall I visit in my city has wine and beer shops. We are seeing events happening for drinking competitions. How can such events be made legal? Isn’t this dangerous? All such events are followed by road accidents and deaths. Does this absence of strict laws and regulations dictates the carelessness of the government and courts? There is one single answer to all these questions; corporations endorse heavy duty and taxes to the government by selling alcohol.
My Opinion on the Rise of Alcoholism shit in India
Why can’t people cut back and enjoy their social life in full consciousness? Everybody experiences the good and bad happenings in the society. Some people raise their voices and end up getting tortured or beaten. Alcoholism in India is one of the concerns that is intoxicating our generation and relationships. Every person has the right to make choices even the bad ones. But their bad choices come with provocation for others and their generation to come.
The Solution: Online Substance Abuse Evaluation
In today’s time, there are numerous healthcare organizations available that provide substance abuse evaluation online, a critical tool to address the complex challenges of addiction in modern society. By offering convenient and accessible assessments through digital platforms, these evaluations break down barriers to seeking help, including stigma and logistical constraints. They provide individuals with an opportunity to assess their substance use patterns privately and confidentially, empowering them to take proactive steps toward recovery. Moreover, online evaluations facilitate early intervention by identifying substance abuse issues before they escalate, potentially saving lives and preventing long-term harm. By leveraging technology to deliver evidence-based assessments, these online services play a crucial role in increasing awareness, promoting prevention, and connecting individuals with the support they need to overcome addiction and reclaim their lives.
Updates
- [1] According to a study done by The Lancet journal, India’s annual alcohol intake increased by 38 percent between 2010 and 2017.
Over to You
Whatever I have shared today is something totally based on our opinion but I don’t want this to be a one-sided story.
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