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Policy Brief
Maintaining a Public Health Approach to Alcohol Policy During COVID-19 [Policy Brief]
Publication date:
2021
Author:
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
This policy brief identifies ways to address higher-risk alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include limiting sales through reduced access to alcohol, lower numbers of alcohol sales outlets in a given geographical area, and minimum pricing. Policy changes that increased alcohol use in some areas are also highlighted.