The impact of Scotland's minimum unit pricing for alcohol policy on people accessing services for alcohol dependence: A difference‐in‐difference structured interview study
The introduction of MUP in Scotland was associated with increases in the prices paid for alcohol by people with dependence and presenting to treatment services. There was no evidence of changes in their alcohol consumption or health status. There was also no evidence of harmful unintended consequences for this population.
Authors
- Trevor McCarthy
- John Holmes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9283-2151)
- Allan Johnston
- Alex Wright
- Wulf Livingston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3017-4370)
- Parvati R. Perman‐Howe
- Simon J Little (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6249-6230)
- Andy Perkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6704-6642)
- Jane Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1389-3402)
- Jennifer Boyd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8780-3196)
- Penny Buykx (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4788-4002)
- Alex McLean
Institutions
- University of Stirling (GB)
- Wrexham University (GB)
- NHS Ayrshire and Arran (GB)
- 21c Consultancy (United Kingdom) (GB)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drug and Alcohol Review
- Published
- 2024-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/dar.13960
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39
Funders
- NHS Health Scotland