LEGAL MEASURES TO REDUCE THE HARM CAUSED BY ALCOHOL TO HUMANS

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Sakdidech Vorapatr
Thanee Vorapatr

Abstract

          This article presents the dangers of alcohol to humans and its legal implications. Alcohol consumption affects the brain's mechanisms at both the cellular and nervous system levels, impacting neurotransmission, altering brain structure, increasing free radicals—especially in the liver and brain—causing brain inflammation, and affecting the pharmacokinetics of alcoholic beverages, which describes how the body processes substances. These effects result in significant harm to individuals. To mitigate alcohol-related dangers, legal measures have been implemented to limit physical access to alcoholic beverages in various ways. However, alcohol addiction remains widespread, leading to health issues, traffic accidents, violence, sexual offenses, and acting as a gateway to other drug use. These consequences cause severe harm to individuals, their families, and society, affecting lives, health, and property. In reality, people suffering from alcohol-related illnesses often seek medical help only when their condition is severe. Many lack the financial means for treatment or to compensate for damages. Additionally, victims of alcohol-related incidents often receive no assistance, especially if the responsible drinkers are impoverished or incarcerated. Therefore, it is recommended that a fund be established to reduce alcohol-related harm. Contributions to this fund should come from stakeholders, including a portion included in the price of alcoholic beverages. Manufacturers should also contribute based on production rates. Since alcohol production and consumption pose risks, those involved should share responsibility for future damages. Furthermore, implementing mandatory insurance coverage for all alcohol-related accident victims should be considered.

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Vorapatr, S., & Vorapatr, T. (2025). LEGAL MEASURES TO REDUCE THE HARM CAUSED BY ALCOHOL TO HUMANS. Rangsit Journal of Law and Society, 7(1), 62–69. retrieved from https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RJL/article/view/6762
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