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		DanBC on Sept 25, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Top 10% of American adults consume, on average, 74... France introduced minimum unit pricing[1] for alcohol. They saw a reduction in cirrhosis and a more profitable drinks industry. [1] along with an advertising ban and reduced drink-drive limits.

xentronium on Sept 25, 2014 [–]

We've had all the same (bans and minimal price per unit of alcohol) in Russia for ages and it doesn't really change much.

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