PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG “ABUSE” PROBLEMS AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL: WHAT RESEARCH TELLS US*
- 1 January 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Substance Use & Misuse
- Vol. 37 (8-10) , 901-921
- https://doi.org/10.1081/ja-120004158
Abstract
This paper presents alternative models for reducing alcohol-involved problems at the local level and a review of research evidence about effectiveness. A computer simulation model and results from a community trial in the United States is used to illustrate and demonstrate possibilities.Keywords
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