WEBLOG #14 A Web Awash in Liquor Ads, Promoting Moderation

Drinking and smoking are two problems which were often seen in the society. They both cause a lot of health problems. Therefore, the government has been making a lot of effort on preventing people from getting addicted to them. The government legislated laws that there should be alert sentences on packs, commercials, and ads. Moreover, there are not any cigarette commercials allowed on TV. We are now adults, according to the law, so I have seen many people who do not resist drinking. Basically, drink a little sometimes would not do that big damage to our body. However, I just do not like the smell of alcohol so either beer or wine will I drink.

Except the government, there are many civil foundations or charities that are devoting themselves to prevent people from drinking and smoking. They hold activities, spread fliers, buy TV commercials and persuade legislators to ban smoking and drinking. Nevertheless, I know some friends they do smoke, even though they know what could happen to them. Once one is addicted to it, nothing can stop them from doing it. As a result, I think the decision is on oneself. If they are firm enough, they won’t have any problem of addiction.