Damon Morris
@damonm1989.bsky.social
Public health economics researcher in the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) at University of Sheffield. Tobacco. Alcohol. Health and work.
Reposted by Damon Morris
The Welsh Government @senedd.wales commissioned us to model the impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol consumption and harm in Wales. We found that increasing MUP would reduce harms, but inflation erodes its value. Read our news story for more on our findings 👇 #AlcoholPolicy
New report on minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Wales - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
The Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) has published a major new report that models the impact of alcohol pricing policies on alcohol consumption and harm in Wales.
sarg-sheffield.ac.uk
August 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Welsh Government @senedd.wales commissioned us to model the impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol consumption and harm in Wales. We found that increasing MUP would reduce harms, but inflation erodes its value. Read our news story for more on our findings 👇 #AlcoholPolicy
Reposted by Damon Morris
Analysis by the Sheffield Addictions Research Group estimates that decisions taken in the Autumn Budget - compared to the assumption that all duty rises with RPI - will lead to:
➡️ 2,167 more people drinking at increased risk levels
➡️ 5,635 more at higher risk levels
➡️ Over 5 years this leads to...
➡️ 2,167 more people drinking at increased risk levels
➡️ 5,635 more at higher risk levels
➡️ Over 5 years this leads to...
November 26, 2024 at 9:20 AM
Analysis by the Sheffield Addictions Research Group estimates that decisions taken in the Autumn Budget - compared to the assumption that all duty rises with RPI - will lead to:
➡️ 2,167 more people drinking at increased risk levels
➡️ 5,635 more at higher risk levels
➡️ Over 5 years this leads to...
➡️ 2,167 more people drinking at increased risk levels
➡️ 5,635 more at higher risk levels
➡️ Over 5 years this leads to...
Reposted by Damon Morris
Hello Bluesky! We're Sheffield Addictions Research Group at @sheffielduni.bsky.social and we carry out public health and health economic research on alcohol, tobacco, gambling and addiction. Follow us for updates on our work.
November 15, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Hello Bluesky! We're Sheffield Addictions Research Group at @sheffielduni.bsky.social and we carry out public health and health economic research on alcohol, tobacco, gambling and addiction. Follow us for updates on our work.