The government has increased the tax on alcopops – premixed alcoholic drinks popular with young people – by 70 per cent.

That means the price of pre mixed alcoholic drinks will go up by between $0.30 and $1.30 a bottle.

The aim is to reduce the incidence of teen binge drinking.

Apparently alco-pops are the drink of choice for young girls who try alcohol for the first time.

The Australian Drug Foundation says raising taxes is one of the best ways to stop people from over-drinking.

But opposition leader Brendan Nelson says he’s not convinced it will make a difference.

What do you think - will increasing the price of pre mixed alcoholic drinks make a difference to teen binge drinking?

It is only $1.30…will that really cause a young person to think twice – before buying another drink?

And what do you think should be done with the extra money raised from the increased tax?

The government’s going to use the money to fund a preventative health campaign, that will target alcohol, smoking, diet and exercise.

But the opposition says the money should be spent on alcohol rehabilitation as well.

Is an increased tax on alcopops a good idea – and what should the money raised be spent on?