As a mother of a 20 year old and working with young people every weekend, I have come to the conclusion that our teenagers just don’t get it !! When are they going to understand that this will kill you !! Mots of them seem to be experimenting with these chemicals when they have had…
If our government were serious about saving money and increasing the resources of our emergency services, wouldn’t they target alcohol abuse in our community? As mentioned in this article, alcohol related violence is a huge burden on our community and our emergency services. If we, as a society, could manage alcohol appropriately we would see…
I had been following this case for nearly 2 years. The youths had been the first charged under the WA Party Legislation in December 2012 and the case has now finished. That’s a long time for a nothing result. Queensland have also adopted similar laws. Read more: I have always said that the…
I understand that bar staff are under pressure to serve as much alcohol as possible to boost the profits for the venue however safety must comes first. In all situations duty of care overrides profits. I have talked about this recently. Experienced bar staff will make or break your venue. Another tragic death that may…
If venues ensure that alcohol is served responsibly then situations like this one can be avoided. Instead of hiring the cheapest bar staff and being concerned about how much revenue is made over the bar what about ensuring the following: Ensuring Bar staff are mature and switched on Ensuring that a safe environment is provided…
Synthetic Drugs have sadly become evident at a teen party last Saturday night. 18th birthday, Alcohol Managed (Beer and Cider) via Unome Bar System. 3 teenagers ill, vomiting, one passed out . One of these kids was taken to hospital. Information via the parent and emergency services is that the reaction was extreme. Toxicology reports indicate nil reading for…
This is an absolute tragedy. The court indicated that alcohol was a main contributor to this act of senseless violence. So much sympathy is extended to the Cassai family. We must continue to increase awareness in relation to alcohol related violence. Education, Prevention and Planning. Deepest Sympathy again is extended to David Cassai’s relatives Read…
Energy drinks: In addition to managing alcohol at private parties we also apply the same management system to energy drinks. When energy drinks hit the party scene we observed the behaviour of young adults within the party environment at a number of parties. After observing at least 30 teen parties where energy drinks were brought…
Sadly this is what happens when parents or party hosts do not ensure alcohol is managed at the very start. I can guarantee this would have been a party where by the teenagers brought their own alcohol With all U-nome Security parties parents must ensure and adhere to the recommendations I put forward at the…
If your kids are attending schoolies anywhere please have them read this article. If they are going away in a group ensure the following: You have their itinerary Each night nominate one sober friend to keep watch on the whole group. Particularly if girls are frequently using the bathroom and drinks are unattended Friends…