
ALICE RAP Science Findings
The ALICE RAP Science Findings give a simple (1-2 page) account of each of the main results coming out of the different lines of research undertaken in the project. Each Science Finding gives a summary of the results and links to further reading and the more detailed ALICE RAP deliverable reports.
The full volume of science findings is now available for download.
Documents
AR Science Findings 05-Policies for the young
Date added: | 02/10/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/02/2016 |
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Although evidence supporting young people’s addictions policies is accumulating, the field is underdeveloped compared to adult orientated actions. Currently, for many areas of concern it is difficult to make strong evidence based recommendations to EU policy makers on effective policy actions for young people.
Key words: Young People, Policy options, evaluation framework, addiction
Lead author(s): Brotherhood & Sumnall
AR Science Findings 04-Governance typologies
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/02/2016 |
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Governance of addictions in Europe can be classified into four typologies based on the strategy of their policies and the organizational structure of their governments.
Key words: policy strategy, organizational structure, typologies, governance of addictions
Lead author(s): Ysa & Albareda
AR Science Findings 31 - Effect of alcohol advertisement
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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In-lab exposure to alcohol advertisement causes physiological cue-reactivity and craving in alcohol dependent patients. However, the level of exposure to alcohol adverts in patients’ daily lives can not be demonstrated to affect the course of alcohol dependence.
Key words: craving, advertisement, alcohol, dependence
Lead author(s): Witteman
AR Science Findings 16 - Evolutionary drivers
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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Understanding human evolutionary behaviour and the common mismatch between the way we run our lives in present times and the way our lives were run in the environment in which we evolved can provide better pointers as to what needs to be done to reduce the ill-health and premature death resulting from the use of alcohol and drugs.
Key words: ill-health, heavy use, drugs, evolutionary behaviour
Lead author(s): Anderson
AR Science Findings 35 - Dealers in Italy
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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Frequency of supply, price levels, quality and quantity of supplies, typical places and dealing techniques are different at various levels of the illicit drug supply chain and areas of Italy, outlining two main categories of dealers, each with typical characteristics: those who work as part of a criminal organization and those who work independently.
Key words: business strategies, drug dealing, motivations, organized crime
Lead author(s): Tzvetkova, Pardal, Disley