[thejournal.ie] , Parkins, Brianna FactCheck: Will Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol lead to an increase in drug use? (08 Jan 2022)
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The new law met with opposition after it was brought in, with some suggestions that it could increase drug use because alcohol users will potentially become priced out of drinking. We know that the MUP increases the floor price of alcohol, but do alcohol users switch to other substances when the cost goes up?.....
B Substances > Alcohol
G Health and disease > Substance use disorder > Multiple substance use (Poly-drug /Poly-substance)
J Health care, prevention, harm reduction and treatment > Risk and protective factors > Risk factors
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Economic policy
MP-MR Policy, planning, economics, work and social services > Economic aspects of substance use (cost / pricing)
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
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