Alcohol minimum unit pricing and people experiencing homelessness: a qualitative study of stakeholders` perspectives and experiences

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  • who: Dimova and collaborators from the reduction in alcohol consumption, switching to other types of alcohol)Engagement in increased begging or illegal activities among homeless people following MUP was not observed by the stakeholders in our sample. However, participants reported observations of increased acute alcohol intoxication among some people who were homeless and who switched to spirts, and increased use of illicit drugs and non-beverage alcohol. Stakeholders highlighted that this population has complex needs in addition to alcohol addiction, and changes in the way services work need to be considered as part of future MUPrelated discussions . . .

     

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