Alcohol : no ordinary commodity : research and public policy / Thomas F. Babor [and nine others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Babor, Thomas, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alcoholism--Prevention.

Alcoholism.

Alcoholic beverages--Government policy.

Alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholism--Government policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (347 pages)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, [2023]

Summary:

An examination of the global impact of alcohol misuse, the current state of alcohol policy and research, and the effectiveness different strategies and interventions, written by leaders in the field of addiction science.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Authors

Online appendices

1 Setting the policy agenda

2 Alcohol: no ordinary commodity

3 Alcohol consumption trends and patterns of drinking

4 The burden of alcohol consumption

5 The alcohol industry: a nexus of considerable influence

6 Overview of strategies and interventions to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm

7 Controlling affordability: pricing and taxation strategies

8 Regulating the physical availability of alcohol

9 Restrictions on marketing

10 Education and persuasion strategies

11 Drinking and driving: prevention and countermeasures

12 Modifying the drinking context: reducing harm in the licensed drinking environment and other contexts

13 Treatment and early intervention services

14 The policy process: multiple stakeholders and multiple agendas

15 Economic interests, public health priorities, and global governance of alcohol

16 Alcohol policies: a consumer's guide

Glossary of terms

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-192718-X

0-19-265877-8

0-19-265878-6