Letter: Sorted for substances other than alcohol

From Lyn Williams, Neath, West Glamorgan, UK

Jon White describes young people drinking less (3 December 2016, p 38). But he makes no mention of what they are doing instead, if anything. I suggest, because of the high price of alcohol, they are popping pills instead.

I suspect those promoting a reduction in alcohol use have only done half a job. I suggest more research to clarify.

The editor writes:

• Some researchers have indeed suggested that “party drug” consumption may be correlated with alcohol price. But it's inevitably difficult to get accurate figures for the former.