Posts by Sacha
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Hard News: What the kids do, in reply to nzlemming,
Don't confuse correlation with causation
I'll leave that assessment for those more familiar with the international evidence base. Over the years Russell has posted a lot on this topic. All I'm doing is stating the conclusions I recall from it.
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Hard News: What the kids do, in reply to chris,
I'm convinced
Again, does not trump the evidence that restricting availability works.
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Hard News: What the kids do, in reply to Sofie Bribiesca,
Could the Kings kids be
I'd say they're not that different to the thousands of other NZ teens who get in trouble with alcohol every year and those who die from it every week.
Loss of young lives is a tragic waste, wherever it happens. Some get more publicity, sure. And no doubt have better access via wealth too. But I doubt it's cos they're soft or stupid.
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Hard News: What the kids do, in reply to Jeremy Andrew,
more likely to seek assistance from ill effects of a legal substance
a cornerstone of harm minimisation approaches
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Hard News: What the kids do, in reply to chris,
Can you link to that Sacha?
No, but I believe Russell has, many times.
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Hard News: What the kids do, in reply to chris,
Advocating restriction the retail opportunities doesn't seem to be any kind of solution
The evidence is apparently against you on that one. Same with pricing. Hence the local booze industry successfully lobbying our govt against any such changes.
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Hard News: A Century Since, in reply to recordari,
I consulted Google, and was reliable informed there's no such thing
yay, another first #weareonaroll
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Hard News: A Century Since, in reply to recordari,
Wondered when you would notice
thought it was well-trimmed chin-furniture :)
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Hard News: What the kids do, in reply to Clint Fern,
Sorry
Never apologise for a compliment :)
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Hard News: What the kids do, in reply to Geoff Lealand,
I tell them, 'don't ask me; ask my 17 year old daughter' but they don't take my advice
if she's the one we met, they're fools