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WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS?
Published on October 11, 2005 By Sid_Gibson In Parenting
Community leaders across the country are grappling with problems caused by drug and alcohol use. Everyone wants to know: What really works? What policies are the most effective in preventing and treating these problems? How can we save lives?

These questions are especially important for elected officials. But too many politicians call for policies that won't work, and too few even know that proven strategies exist. Every public official ought to know there are better ways to prevent alcohol and drug problems than punishing people who have a disease.

Join Together, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health, has created a new publication that answers this crucial question. Ten Drug and Alcohol Policies That Will Save Lives draws on strong scientific research to make a concise but persuasive case for policy measures that are proven to have a positive effect.

The policy proposals in this document are also supported by the public, which shows great common sense on issues like restricting beer and other alcohol advertising targeted at children, and favoring treatment over jail for non-violent alcoholics and drug users.

Join Together sent this guide to every 2004 candidate across the nation, from every party, who ran for state legislature, governor, other statewide elected office, and Congress. The initiative was funded by contributions from individuals and organizations.

JOIN TOGETHER AND ITS PARTNERS PUBLISHED THIS GUIDE TO ANSWER THE SINGLE QUESTION WE ARE ASKED MOST:

“WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS TO
PREVENT AND REDUCE ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS?”

Download the 10 Policies PDF File (110 KB)
Source: Join Together: Take Action

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