Perspectives on preventing alcohol related harms
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.20882/adicciones.339Keywords:
alcohol related problems, drinking pattem, Europe, alcohol policies, public healthAbstract
In a period of increased consumption of alcoholic beverages and of increased alcohol related harm, a conflict occurs in United Kingdom between the present British government`s alcohol policy approach and the prevention principles shared by the majority of the international scientific community. This conflict represents a general confrontation in Europe between the single market ideology and the restriction strategy appropriate to the public health approach. However, from the European perspective other factors have to be taken into consideration: the differences in drinking patterns that may differ according to countries and cultures; the effectiveness of preventive policies; the dilemma between prohibiting and permitting.References
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