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.


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.

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