BluenGoldEagle
Debutant
- Apr 2, 2015
- 79
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- AFL Club
- West Coast
- Banned
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A high profile and respected psychologist has called for the AFL to ban alcohol sponsorship if it is serious about tackling drug abuse in the AFL. "I upset everybody at that forum by suggesting the greatest hypocrisy is with the AFL who continue to accept alcohol advertising, which does far more damage than all of these drugs put together. If they really want to get serious about drugs and alcohol, they would sever that sponsorship deal tomorrow," he said.
Full article here:
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...logist-michael-carrgregg-20150407-1mg2zt.html
Do you think that banning alcohol sponsorship would help remove the drug culture that has seemingly seeped into our sport? Or will it make no difference whatsoever?
I am a very occasional drinker and have never taken illicit drugs, so I do not pretend to be an expert on the topic. I think that something needs to be done, however I am unsure as to what needs to be done as I only possess general knowledge on the matter.
Full article here:
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...logist-michael-carrgregg-20150407-1mg2zt.html
Do you think that banning alcohol sponsorship would help remove the drug culture that has seemingly seeped into our sport? Or will it make no difference whatsoever?
I am a very occasional drinker and have never taken illicit drugs, so I do not pretend to be an expert on the topic. I think that something needs to be done, however I am unsure as to what needs to be done as I only possess general knowledge on the matter.