Nov 2013.

This AR policy paper gives an introduction into the field of NPS, outlining the current situation regarding the use of these substances, the potential threat to public health and well-being that they pose and describes various policy options and legislative measures that are undertaken across Europe.

July 2013

This second policy brief in the AR policy paper series, 'Gambling: two sides of the same coin', makes the case for a more comprehensive and coherent national and European policy approach to all gambling settings and gambling providers. The paper discusses clinical relevance and recent developments in the field and also identifies a wide variety of actions and policy options which give the necessary emphasis to public health interests related to gambling activity.

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Apr 2012

The ALICE RAP Policy Brief 1 – ‘Alcohol – the neglected addiction’ aims to provide a succinct overview on the scientific evidence for decision-makers and advocates working on creating effective alcohol policy.