tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492403674007991930.post5946094567542056420..comments2024-03-06T08:29:56.574+00:00Comments on Sober is the New Black: Words may be requiredAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00570384820379369822noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492403674007991930.post-55050464534100663922015-08-09T09:51:51.708+01:002015-08-09T09:51:51.708+01:00Difficult one. As you'll know, the Scottish Go...Difficult one. As you'll know, the Scottish Govt are committed to introducing MUP on alcohol but the draft legislation is mired in the European courts following challenges from the very powerful whisky industry, amongst other EU drinks producers. But it seems like a welcome measure that will reduce consumption. However, my unease about the plans was less about the interfering-nanny-state side of the argument (which I feel in some measure) but more what you have articulated about those who have a deep problem and do not have the money doing without essentials to afford alcohol. It's a dilemma.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935201269716964172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492403674007991930.post-12449802227187005882015-08-08T02:25:32.361+01:002015-08-08T02:25:32.361+01:00There's a definite correlation between low pri...There's a definite correlation between low prices and increased consumption. Here in Australia we've just hit around $28 for packet of 25 cigarettes - and it is working in lowering new smoking rates.<br />Thanks BrenBren Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484789907845282383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492403674007991930.post-59686709461359509782015-08-08T01:26:47.911+01:002015-08-08T01:26:47.911+01:00I think people will drink no matter how much it co...I think people will drink no matter how much it costs. It's like putting those horrible photos on cigarette packets and putting the price up, it never stops anyone. I don't think there is a solution, unfortunately. A xAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553400229726508527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492403674007991930.post-64182543639647467322015-08-08T00:25:56.847+01:002015-08-08T00:25:56.847+01:00Sometimes I drank the cheap happy hour wine, but o...Sometimes I drank the cheap happy hour wine, but other times I'd buy the expensive stuff.<br />Either way, I drank too much!<br />You are right..too much brain space!<br />xo<br />WendyUntipsyteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14975521042875808241noreply@blogger.com