> The only proven way to reduce alcohol harms is to limit consumption through increased pricing and limiting availability. Most governments have shied away from

> The only proven way to reduce alcohol harms is to limit consumption through increased pricing and limiting availability. Most governments have shied away from this... This article lost me pretty early with these words. Here in British Columbia, Canada, minimum pricing is also in effect. I can tell you full well it does nothing to control consumption and, as with most prohibitions, only increases the amount of social problems. I've looked into the research proving it is effective and haven't managed to find any. I question where the author gets his facts.