{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/656351b9bc603200129d71d3/66fefcd011d39bd3b6256fb9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fast Fizz: Alcohol Price Increases","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/656351b9bc603200129d71d3/1727986064318-dc4c8ace-7c5c-4c67-97c2-68d9c18ec1a4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ruth takes a look at recent news of price hikes to the cost of alcohol in Scotland, from 50p to 65p per unit:</p><p>https://news.sky.com/video/minimum-alcohol-unit-price-increases-by-30-in-scotland-13225087</p><p><br></p><p>The move aims to reduce alcohol-related deaths in the country, that are at the highest level in 15yrs.</p><p>Ruth highlights the role of education, and questions the effectiveness of the change.</p><p>Does increasing the price of alcohol really reduce consumption?</p><p><br></p><p>We'd love to hear your thoughts:</p><p>fizzfree0@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Find Fizz Free podcasts on most streaming platforms, Youtube, Facebook X and Instagram.</p>","author_name":"Ruth, Clare & Jane"}