By Smith Nwokocha

As a trained Media Practitioner on Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Programme and an Ambassador of RBS. I interviewed a mother of three (Mrs. Mirian Joel), who resides at the heart of Town, Moore House Street, in Borikiri, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and I further sensitize her and her family on the harmful use of Alcohol, but also the standard alcohol consumption level, I told her how impactful and enlightening the RBS Programme championed by International Breweries Plc has been helpful.

At least a drink per day is okay for female and standard is 5% Alcohol content. Also, if she is pregnant, because she does look pregnant, that she should not take any Alcohol content during pregnancy and even after putting to bed. There are some dangers in taking Alcohol while pregnant; It could cause a long range of Lifelong Physical, Mental and Behavioural disabilities to your baby, known as “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), including miscarriages, Still birth, Premature birth, and Low birth weight among others. However, She can start taking Alcohol again after at least three months after-birth.

Mrs. Mirian Joel, was with her three children during the interview, So, I further advice her, not to allow her minors take Alcohol or be involved in Bringe Drinking, She should monitor them closely, because their peers can even get them involved in the act. She concurred and was happy. In her words, she appreciates International Breweries Plc for such an enlightening Programme carried out down to families at their houses. It’s quite commendable.