
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 46 - Gambling policy
Date added: | 06/30/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/30/2016 |
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There is an urgent need for effective policy action to prevent gambling-related problems and address gambling disorders in Europe. ALICE RAP puts forward 24 recommendations for a comprehensive consumer protection policy to reduce gambling-related harm.
Key words: gambling, policy, consumer protection, online interventions
Author(s): Bürhinger, Kräplin
AR Science Findings 01-Governance practices
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/02/2016 |
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An increased convergence of 'addiction' policies in EU Member States has been found, with some interesting similarities of policies in the fields of licit and illicit drugs
Key words: trends, addiction policies, forces, decision making
Lead author(s): Franz Trautmann
AR Science Findings 35 - Dealers in Italy
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
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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
AR Science Findings 09-Avoidable costs
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
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Reduced exposure to three addictive substances (alcohol, cigarettes, illegal drugs) could save many lives in Catalonia, Poland and Portugal
Key words: mortality burden, avoidable cost, drugs, productivity loss
Lead author(s): Mielecka-Kubien, Okulicz-Kozaryn, Zin-Sedek
AR Science Findings 31 - Effect of alcohol advertisement
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
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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