A brand new landmark study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) confirms that Lithuania’s 2017 alcohol excise tax increase delivered significant health improvements as well as economic benefits. For every €1 invested in raising the alcohol excise tax, the country gained €420 in economic benefits, while alcohol-related deaths dropped by 22% and tax revenues rose by 38%. With no rise in illegal alcohol use, the policy showcases how raising alcohol excise taxes can prevent ...
