Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Monday, April 19, 2010

REDUCING DRUG AND ALCOHOL HARMS TO COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES: UPDATED GUIDANCE ON DEVELOPING LOCAL PRACTICE



This guidance takes the local community as the starting point of its approach to dealing with drug and alcohol problems. Its focus is not only on meeting national priorities, but about making a difference at a local level. Communities will perceive change and will feel more confident when they see that a difference is being made in their area and that this change responds to their concerns. Taking an approach that makes the community the starting point empowers the community to bring about changes and to take a stand about the issues that affect them.




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