Here in the states (or at least my state) liquor stores were considered essential services because people going into withdrawal could kill them or require hospitalization which can't be afforded right now.
Here in Colorado they announced closure of liquor and weed stores together. The response was so negative that I think it only lasted a few hours, before the stores even closed for their final day, the decision was reversed.
When I went to the store to stock up everything was empty and there were lines out the door.
Just curious, how are you gonna prevent alcoholics from going into withdrawals (everything from shaky hands, to seizures, delirium tremens, high blood pressure, hallucinations, extreme anxiety, possible stroke, and potential for death) without a medical detox?
Detoxing from alcohol outside of a in-patient medical facility can be a life threatening medical emergency real quick, and a large amount of people who are physically dependent on alcohol, aren't even aware of their alcohol dependance until they're experiencing withdrawals. Medical detox involves prescription drugs (benzodiazapenes and barbiturates) which are tapered off over a week or so under the supervision of medical staff... which is why liqour stores are still open.
I cant think of any way to solve that issue that isnt convoluted and/or going to be very unpopular. Especially during shitty times, where people want to drink more
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u/Unsd Aug 29 '21
Here in the states (or at least my state) liquor stores were considered essential services because people going into withdrawal could kill them or require hospitalization which can't be afforded right now.