Scots suffering the worst affects of alcoholism did not change their drinking habits once minimum unit pricing (MUP) was introduced, with some of the poorest cutting back on food and energy so they could continue to buy drink, a study has found.
Those drinking at harmful levels, those with alcohol dependence and those accessing treatment services did not lower the amount they drank and the severity of their dependence on booze did not change once minimum pricing was introduced.
The shocking stats were published on Tuesday by Public Health Scotland.
