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Aggressive drunk man damages wall in Bad Belzig – police intervene!
An alcoholic man damaged a wall in Bad Belzig and resisted the police. Incidents and backgrounds.
Aggressive drunk man damages wall in Bad Belzig – police intervene!
On Thursday evening, an incident on Brandenburger Strasse in Bad Belzig caused a stir and a clear indication of the dangers of alcohol. A drunk, aggressive person, a 29-year-old man, was noticed by the police officers who were on site following a report. A breath alcohol test showed a level of 2.55 per mille, which shows how heavily the man was under the influence of alcohol. As cityreport.pnr24-online.de reports, the man behaved uncooperatively and ignored a dismissal.
A short time later, the man returned and again resisted police orders. He also damaged a wall and made suspicious comments about the signs of unconstitutional organizations. Ultimately, he was taken into custody to prevent further crimes and an investigation was initiated.
Alcohol and aggression – A well-known phenomenon
The incident is not just an isolated incident. A study by the Federal Criminal Police Office pointed out that around 26% of all violent crimes in Germany in 2016 were committed under the influence of alcohol. What is particularly alarming is that the proportion of homicides is as high as 31%, as vice.com notes. Alcohol doesn't just affect behavior in the short term; it dampens the frontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making and behavioral inhibition. This can lead to significantly increased aggression, especially in people who have already experienced violence.
In addition, men often show more aggressive reactions than women after consuming alcohol. This has not only biological but also individual social reasons and can be influenced by experiences in childhood. Gene-environment interactions often occur here, which can increase the tendency to violence. This is also shed light on an analysis in [aerzteblatt.de](https://www.aerzteblatt.de/archiv/ Alcohol-related-aggression-9444c5b4-1bae-4956-9cbe-fc3216d14b1b), which explains the neurobiological factors influencing aggression and alcohol abuse.
The numbers and their meaning
The connection between alcohol consumption and violence is a challenge for society. In Germany, for example, in 2011 one in three violent crimes (31.8%) was committed under the influence of alcohol. Studies show that acute alcohol intoxication plays a crucial role in around half of all violent crimes worldwide, with men particularly affected.
Medical research is shedding light on these connections and advocating for a better understanding of the cognitive processes associated with alcohol aggression. Therapeutic approaches should therefore also consider the possibility of interventions to reduce aggressive behavior.
The current situation in Bad Belzig is a clear indication that alcohol abuse can not only lead to personal tragedies, but also significantly affects social coexistence. Education is needed here in order to act preventively and counteract the spiral of violence and alcohol influence.