In the Context of Economic Control Over Substance Abuse, How

question 3

Multiple Choice

In the context of economic control over substance abuse, how do price increases (e.g., through taxation) of the substances affect their abuse rates?

• A) With respect to alcohol, there is evidence that when the price increases, there is little or no effect on consumption.
• B) There is evidence that when the price increases, the effect is less pronounced on the consumption of beer than that of spirits and wine.
• C) Heavy users of illicit drugs can be expected to decrease their criminal activity as it is no longer worth the trouble.
• D) Heavy alcohol users may be more responsive to price increases than light and moderate drinkers.

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