Media Release - THE PRICE OF GETTING HIGH, STONED AND DRUNK IN BC

A new study by UVic’s Centre for Addictions Research (CARBC) recommends ending rock bottom drink prices in government and private liquor stores to address the continuing connection between cheap alcohol, hospitalization and death in BC. 

The study also recommends giving controlled access to free alcohol for homeless problem drinkers to reduce their use of non-beverage alcohol. 

The study compares minimum prices for alcohol and illegal street drugs and shows that alcohol is by far the cheapest mood-altering drug in British Columbia.   > > > >  Read More