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A ban on alcohol advertising won’t work

New research released by Econometrix shows that there is no statistical relationship between advertising expenditure and the consumption of alcohol in South Africa and predicts that the proposed ban would have a severe negative impact on the economy.

The real concern around underage drinking

A recent study released by the South African Medical Research Council, which surveyed teenagers living in the Western Cape, found a high incidence of underage drinking amongst the 13 to 15 age group.

ARA - A Positive Force in South African Society

The ARA is registered as a non-profit organisation (NPO) with the Department of Social Development and is focused on the prevention of the negative consequences of alcohol abuse. The association’s mission is to reduce alcohol-related harm through combating the misuse and abuse of alcohol beverages and promoting only their responsible use... read more

The focus of the ARA is:

• Prevention through education
• Self regulation
• Participation in public policy development