[Prevention of alcoholism: what are effective strategies?].
OBJECTIVE
This review provides information about the current state of knowledge concerning alcohol prevention.


METHODS
The most important prevention strategies are presented along with data about their efficacy.


RESULTS
At present, the results of the available international research literature suggest, that the most effective strategies are taxation and price increases and the restriction of the purchase of alcohol. There is also positive evidence for interventions at the workplace and in the primary care system.


CONCLUSIONS
To positively influence attitudes towards drinking before alcohol-associated problems are evident seems to be much more difficult, new approaches are necessary.
Lehrstuhl für Suchtforschung der Universität Heidelberg, Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit, Mannheim.
Sabine
S
Loeber
Karl
K
Mann
D000434:Alcoholic Beverages / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013660:Taxes; D017132:Workplace