Impact of the LCBO strike on Ontario emergency department visits with an alcohol-related chief complaint: a natural experiment in alcohol policy
Reduced alcohol availability during the LCBO strike was associated with a significant decline in ED visits with an alcohol-related complaint, underscoring the potential health system benefits of reducing alcohol availability. The findings may inform policymakers considering measures to reduce alcohol-related healthcare burdens.
Authors
- Janice Mok (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5794-6265)
- M. Carter
- Piotr Oglaza
- Melissa Wan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0001-0677)
- Nancy Slipp
- Angela Ma
- Harmun Dhindsa
- Allison Maier
- Daphne Mayer
- Adam van Dijk
Institutions
- Queen's University (CA)
- Southeast University (BD)
- Southeast Health District (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1730458
- Primary Topic
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00