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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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Monday, June 7, 2010
News Release - International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP) Announces Launch of www.global-actions.org
The International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP) has announced the launch of www.global-actions.org, the inaugural website for Global Actions on Harmful Drinking.
The companies sponsoring Global Actions on Harmful Drinking have established three critical initiatives to address the harmful use of alcohol around the world.
The activities documented at www.global-actions.org are the result of a collective commitment made by the chief executives of major international beverage alcohol producers to make a significant effort in the 2010-2012 time frame to address harmful drinking through a combination of global and local actions, with an emphasis on low- and middle-income countries.
The website at www.global-actions.org offers user discussion pages, publications and other resources, and background information pertaining to three critical initiatives launched in the areas of self-regulation, drink driving, and noncommercial alcohol.
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