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The Maryland chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence released the results of an opinion poll that found 72 percent of residents support a ten cent increase in the state’s alcohol tax if the money supports social services. The services would target people with drug and alcohol addiction, developmental disabilities, mental illnesses and health care for people without insurance.
Budget cuts in the state have reduced funding for addiction treatment and prevention by $4.7 million across the state.
“it’s clear that the citizens of Maryland support additional funding for addiction services and favor the alcohol tax as a mechanism to pay for it,” said Dr. Nancy Rosen-Cohen, executive director at the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence of Maryland. “The budget is such a critical issue that a majority of those polled think that the government leaders who are against raising taxes should make an exception and increase the alcohol tax.”
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