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 07-Prevalence of alcohol disorders
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/02/2016 |
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More than 11 million people aged 18-64 years are alcohol dependent in Europe (EU+ Iceland+ Norway+ Switzerland), whereas more than 22 million qualify for an alcohol use disorder (AUD; i.e. alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse/harmful use)
Key words: monitoring, alcohol-attributable harm, dependence, heavy drinking
Lead author(s): Rehm
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 03-Nordic policies
Date added: | 02/10/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/02/2016 |
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Comparative analyses of historical and conceptual developments in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden show differences in the drug policy agenda and governance, despite fundamental similarities in these Nordic welfare states.
Key words: Drug policy agenda, Nordic countries, welfare, conceptualisation
Lead author(s): Bjerge
AR Science Findings 06-Mortality burden
Date added: | 02/01/2016 |
Date modified: | 06/02/2016 |
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Almost a third of premature deaths in Poland, Portugal and Catalonia are caused by alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use; the proportion is even higher amongst men
Key words: social cost, drugs, mortality burden
Lead author(s): Mielecka-Kubien, Okulicz-Kozaryn & Zin-Sedek