Video document records the 15 year old student to go out with a friend of hers from the well-known club in Botanical who served alcohol in minorsas a result of which the minor was found at the “Aglaia Kyriakou” Children’s Hospital.
As seen in Mega’s video, the underage girl can hardly stand on her feet and stagger from drinking too much alcohol. supported by her friend, who helps her and directs her to sit somewhere until the ambulance arrives.
A few hours later, police officers from the DIAS team arrive outside the club, while the minor has already been transferred to the “Agia Sofia Children’s” hospital, where she was treated.
The police officers who were informed by the treating doctors of the hospital about the state of health of the 15-year-old girl, went outside the night club and they arrested the store manager.
About the new incident in the nightclub in Votanikos, the municipality of Athens has been informed and it is being considered to lock down this business as well after the night club on Bouliagmenis Avenue where 8 students ended up in the hospital due to excessive consumption of alcohol.
“Based on the information available to the municipal police, the violations that have been established, lead to the imposition of the administrative measure of sealing the store, which is why it calls on the owner to provide written explanations within 5 days.”
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Despite the fact that the tightening of legislation has already been announced, for the sale of alcohol to minors, most shops still serve drinks to students, as they themselves complain.
The 15-year-old was released from the hospital and is recovering, however the ever-increasing incidents of minors ending up in the hospital due to alcohol consumption are raising concerns.
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How can community engagement and collaboration between parents, schools, and nightlife venues help in preventing underage drinking?
Questions:
1. As a professional in the field, how do you assess the situation where a 15-year-old student was found in a nightclub after consuming alcohol? What should be the responsibility of the club and the parents of the student in such cases?
2. In your opinion, how can we effectively tackle this issue of underage drinking in nightclubs? Is it sufficient to impose administrative measures on the clubs or do we need stricter laws and more vigorous enforcement?
3. What are the consequences for both the club and the student after such an incident? Should the club be held entirely responsible for serving alcohol to a minor, or should the parents also bear some responsibility?
4. Do you think that increasing public awareness about the dangers of underage drinking and providing better education about responsible consumption can help in reducing such incidents?
5. How do you think the tightening of legislation for the sale of alcohol to minors, as mentioned in the article, will impact the nightlife scene in Greece? Will it lead to a decline in club attendance by young people?
6. Can you share any other similar incidents or case studies from around the world where strict alcohol laws have been effective in reducing underage drinking in nightclubs?
7. In the wake of this incident, what steps should be taken by the government, night clubs, and parents to ensure the safety of minors in these situations?
