Alcohol minimum unit pricing and people experiencing homelessness: A qualitative study of stakeholders' perspectives and experiences.
Elena Dimcheva DimovaHeather StrachanSarah JohnsenCarol EmslieMartin WhitefordRobert RushIain SmithTimothy StockwellAnne WhittakerLawrence ElliottPublished in: Drug and alcohol review (2022)
This study suggests that despite initial concerns about potential unintended consequences of MUP, many of these did not materialise to the levels anticipated. As a population-level health policy, MUP is likely to have little beneficial impact on people experiencing homelessness without the provision of support to address their alcohol use and complex needs. The additional needs of certain groups (e.g., people with no recourse to public funds) need to be considered.