title: Impact of changes in distilled spirits availability on alcohol distribution.
abstract: An important change in the distribution and availability of distilled spirits in North Carolina has resulted from a move to liquor-by-the-drink. Previously drinkers had to plan to bring distilled spirits with them to eating establishments and purchase mixers and ice; LBD eliminates the need for such planning and makes liquor more easily available. The shift from more restrictive to less restrictive availability does not occur immediately after a local election but is gradual over a two-year period following a local election.
mesh_terms: D000434:Alcoholic Beverages / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D001515:Beer / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006801:Humans; D008004:Licensure; D009657:North Carolina; D014920:Wine / Q000600:supply & distribution