“A review of the literature published in the Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research journal shows the protective effect of restrictive alcohol policies also has an effect on reducing suicide. “This review suggests alcohol policies may contribute to suicide prevention on a general population level and to a reduction of alcohol involvement among suicide deaths.” Specific policies mentioned include Alcohol Price & Taxation, Alcohol Outlet Density, and Zero Tolerance Laws.”

Find more from Alcohol Policy Resource Center (USA, 2016)

See also Alcohol Policies and Suicide: A Review of the Literature