Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Regional WHO consultation meetings on a global alcohol strategy are starting late February
2009-01-28

Dates are now set for the regional consultation meetings between WHO and the Member States. They are part of the process towards a Global Strategy to reduce Harmful Use of Alcohol. The first meeting will take place in Bangkok in the end of February.

See dates here...





Conference on the prevention of alcohol-related harm in East Africa
2009-01-28

Arusha, Tanzania: East African conference with a strong appeal for evidence-based alcohol policies in the region.


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Professor Thomas Babor: Effective and Evidence-base Interventions to reduce Alcohol-related Harm
2009-01-26

A video presentation of the WHO sponsored study “Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity” by Professor Thomas Babor can be studied here.

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Substance use in conflict and disaster situations
2009-01-26

The UN High Commissioner on Refugees and the World Health Organization have produced a field guide for how to address alcohol and drug problems in populations affected by disaster or conflict.

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