A Community Approach to the Prevention of Alcohol-Related Problems: The San Francisco Experience
- 1 July 1984
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in International Quarterly of Community Health Education
- Vol. 5 (2) , 85-102
- https://doi.org/10.2190/n6ck-135j-u0kg-jt5q
Abstract
This article describes the San Francisco Prevention Project, a community level intervention designed to prevent alcohol-related problems. The intervention is based on a systems perspective and merges academic and practical perspectives at the community level. The project uses a three component approach of research, community education, and planning for action. Each component is described and a summary of the first year experience is provided.Keywords
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