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Measures To Protect Heavy Drinkers May Not Work

Tuesday, 19 July 2022 08:32

Minimum pricing for alcohol may not actually be curbing the habit for those who're most at risk. 

Minimum pricing for alcohol to protect heavy drinkers may not actually be curbing the habit for those who're most at risk. 

The British Medical Journal have found consumption among the five percent of heaviest drinkers in Scotland has actually increased since the measure was introduced in 2018.

Ireland brought in the practice in January but analysts say more time is required to work out the impact of the measure here.

Under Irish regulations, an average bottle of wine cannot be sold for less than 7 euro 40 cent, while a can of beer costs at least 1 euro 70 cent.

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