Adapting existing behaviour: perceptions of substance switching and implementation of minimum pricing for alcohol in Wales

Minimum Pricing for Alcohol (MPA) was enacted in Wales on March 2nd 2020. During the legislative process (i.e. consultation and parliamentary discussion), concern was expressed about the possibility of some drinkers switching to using other substances in response to any rise in the cost of alcohol....

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Main Author: Buhociu, Marian (Author)
Contributors: Perkins, Andy ; May, Tom ; Madoc-Jones, Iolo ; Livingston, Wulf ; Holloway, Katy
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2020
In:Year: 2020
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