ESSAY COMPETITION ALCOHOLISM – Causes, Effects, and Solutions

GOPIO Trinidad & Tobago
a Chapter of GOPIO INTERNATIONAL
PO BOX 2286, Chaguanas, 687-7529 GopioTT@gmail.com

Deosaran Bisnath, President Rajnie Ramlakhan, Secretary Oscar Ramoutar, Treasurer Niranjan Bhagan, Director
March 17th, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ESSAY COMPETITION ALCOHOLISM – Causes, Effects, and Solutions
and INDIAN ARRIVAL DAY SEMINAR

ALCOHOLISM, the major social, economic, and health problem in our nation, is marked by excessive alcoholic consumption at levels that interfere with physical and mental health, and affects social, family, and occupational responsibilities. Alcohol is involved in crime, accident and traffic deaths, and suicides. Children of alcoholics are exposed to increased risks of alcohol and drug abuse; social and behavioral problems; and anxiety and mood disorders.

Every citizen in our nation should assist in dealing with this serious problem. For its part, GOPIO Trinidad & Tobago intends to raise the consciousness of our people, especially the youth; sensitize and increase awareness; and provide solutions that can be implemented throughout Trinidad and Tobago. As a first step, GOPIO Trinidad and Tobago has organized a nationwide essay competition, on the topic: ALCOHOLISM in Trinidad & Tobago – Causes, Effects, and Solutions.

Details are as follows:
Participants are required to define the scope of the problem, describe the effect of Alcoholism on our society, and propose practical and pragmatic solutions that can be realistically implemented in Trinidad & Tobago. It is expected that analysis of current data and relevant information will be presented, in both text and graphical formats. Data sources and references should be credited.

Age 17 & under: Winner will receive a desktop computer
Age 18 to 25: Winner will receive a Laptop computer.
Four runner-up prizes will be awarded in each group.
Minimum word length: 2500
Entries should be mailed on, or before, 18th April 2008, to
GOPIO Trinidad & Tobago
PO BOX 2286,
Chaguanas.

The winners will be announced, and prizes distributed, at the Indian Arrival Day Seminar 2008, on Sunday May 11th, at the Divali Nagar Main Auditorium, Chaguanas, where a Panel of Experts will explore and analyze this topic with the audience. The other major theme at this Seminar is Developing Networks and Relationships in Business, Agriculture, Technology, and Culture, between Trinidad & Tobago and the International Indian Diaspora. More information about the Indian Arrival Day Seminar 2008 will be released at a later date.

GOPIO Trinidad and Tobago, a chapter of GOPIO International, is a secular, non–political, non-profit and Non-Governmental Organization. You may contact us at 687-7529, 314-1456, or email GOPIOTT@gmail.com

Sincerely,



Deosaran Bisnath
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Deosaran Bisnath,
President,
GOPIO Trinidad & Tobago, a Chapter of GOPIO International.