Alcohol: According to INSTAT, the consumption rate in Mali is 0.2%

Many Malians drink alcohol. Men and women alike.

According to the indicators of the 2023 annual report of the National Statistics Institute, through the Modular and Permanent Household Survey (EMOP), the consumption rate of alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics in Mali is 0.2%. And it is no secret that the capital
These areas are invaded by warehouses of alcoholic beverages. Consumption occurs in
Suitable places include dance halls, nightclubs, bars, homes, hotels,
Most common types of alcohol consumed in restaurants, homes, etc.
Consumption: beer, champagne, vodka, Jack Daniels, Vody, King, liqueur, Château de
Bottle prices in France vary according to location and quality. Bottle prices start from 500 FCFA, except for a 100 CFA franc (100 FCFA) sachet.
Over 150,000 FCFA. Obviously, it’s not just men
Consumption. Women also drink, especially young girls. This is a real mutation
In our society, as in the past, it is rare to see girls drinking. Contact with the art world, television, society and social networks encourages many young people to consume
Alcohol. And, pharmacist Korotimi Karabenta said attendance affects young people. ”
Young people are full of curiosity, and everything starts with participation. During puberty, hormones surge.
There is; life starts to attract you, the desire is there, through dating, you are curious and want to try it. This is not just for young people in Mali, but for all young people. Curiosity is one of the reasons that push young people to turn to alcohol,” she continued, and drinking can be harmful to health: “Alcohol creates dependence, which is a bad concept. In the long run, it will cause diseases such as liver cancer, oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, cardiovascular disease. It changes your view of things, your consciousness. These are really things that should be banned because the harm outweighs the benefits. “In addition, drinking can be a source of family conflict, including: divorce, rejection, abandonment, separation and other forms of social conflict.

Isn’t it shameful to see so many alcoholics in a so-called religious country like ours, where more than 90% are Muslims? In any case, if the report released by the World Health Organization in 2019 ranked Mali 40th in Africa for alcohol consumption, it is likely to rise in the next report due to the increase in the number of consumers.
Author: Ms. Traore