The UK is in recession – so what does this mean for alcohol harm?

Mark Leyshon | August 2020 |

In this blog and briefing paper we explore what the economic downturn as a result of COVID-19 means for people’s drinking and alcohol-related harm.

The actual impact of this economic downturn is impossible to predict, but much may rest on just how deep and prolonged the recession will be.

The recession is likely to affect some of us disproportionately.

Now is the time to refocus our energies on how we can best reduce alcohol harms.

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