Schwerin is fighting alcoholism: urgent call for help from the city!

Schwerin is fighting alcoholism: urgent call for help from the city!

Something is happening in Schwerin – not just in art and culture, but also in healthcare. On December 4th the time has come: the popular artist Kerstin Ott will get the congress hall going with her music. It is the start of a colorful calendar of events that includes a total of five events in December. Following her are, among others, Toni Krahl, the ballet performance “Swan Lake”, the rock revue “Feuerengel” and the band Torfrock. Tickets are available at the box office, and Alvaro Soler and Wincent Weiss have already confirmed their attendance for next year Baltic Sea newspaper reported.

But while the cultural offerings are very popular, there are also challenging topics to discuss in Schwerin. A current study by the BARMER health insurance company shows that Schwerin has the highest number of diagnosed alcoholics in Germany, with a rate that is 86 percent above the national average. People in the construction industry and people aged 60 to 69 are particularly affected. This results in an enormous need for expanded support services, which, according to experts, is currently still inadequately met. Financing also remains a major issue, as there is a lack of financial resources to address these problems.

Offers of help for those affected

The need to raise society's awareness of the problem of alcohol addiction is becoming increasingly clear. In addition to the classic institutions, self-help associations are also an important part of the help. The German main office for addiction issues offers an overview of various self-help organizations, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and the Blue Cross.

In order to meet the challenges, the support offers must be expanded. This could also help to promote awareness and understanding of addictions in the population.

Transport connections to the congress hall

Another focus is on the transport connection to the congress hall. If you're early, you can use public transport. Bus number 14 has several departures that serve various stops such as the youth hostel and the main train station. Departures from the surrounding area are well planned with precise schedules, which makes traveling to the events easier. This information is on the website of Bus and train timetable to find.

This means that the congress hall is not only a cultural center of the city, but also easily accessible for everyone who wants to take part in the upcoming events. While the anticipation for Kerstin Ott's event increases, it remains to be hoped that the city administration will also tackle the challenges surrounding alcohol addiction and the dilapidated bus shelters well. There is a lot to do, but with a good hand and the right support, positive developments are certainly possible.