How are bars and nightclubs in Scotland using extensions in late-night alcohol trading hours? Venue observation study

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ID14905656
AuthorsCarol Emslie (0000-0003-2170-2039, Glasgow Caledonian University, corresponding author), Karen Maxwell (0000-0002-2264-6510, University of Stirling), Rachel O’donnell (0000-0002-4636-4251), Rachel O'Donnell (0000-0003-2713-1847, University of Stirling), Gemma Mitchell (0000-0002-6775-9113, University of Stirling), Megan Cook (0000-0002-0832-4291, La Trobe University), Isabelle Uny (0000-0002-9548-5332, University of Stirling), James Nicholls (0000-0003-4638-1972, University of Stirling), Jim Lewsey (0000-0002-3811-8165, University of Glasgow), Emma Mcintosh (0000-0001-6340-3083, Public Health Scotland), Charlie Angus (0000-0003-0529-4135, University of Sheffield), Andrea Mohan (0000-0003-2467-7174, University of Dundee), Niamh Fitzgerald (0000-0002-3643-8165, University of Stirling)
Year2026
Volume151
Pages105210
Publication date2026-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Drug Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0955-3959 • E-ISSN: 1873-4758
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105210
PMID41747465
OpenAlexW7131720679
LanguageEN
References cited33

Extensions in late-night alcohol trading hours granted in two Scottish cities were not used consistently by venues due to lack of demand by customers. The late-night sale of alcohol to intoxicated customers was routine. Our findings challenge the assumption that later trading hours benefit the night-time economy and highlight the likelihood of associated alcohol-related harms

Alcohol · Injury prevention · Poison control · Suicide prevention · Gambling Behavior and Treatments · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Night-time city culture · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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