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Harm Reduction
Approaches to policy and prevention

Marketing
Responsible advertising and promotion of alcohol

Moonshine
Non-commercial and illicit alcohol in society

Violence
Preventing violence associated with drinking

Young People's Drinking
Social and educational issues

Binge Drinking
Definitions, health implications and prevention

Drinking & Driving

International experiences and approaches

Drinking Guidelines
International recommendations and policy implications
Drunkenness
Public health implications and prevention

Three interacting themes characterize ICAP’s work:

Patterns

In 1998, ICAP published Drinking Patterns and Their Consequences which concluded that when considering outcomes, both positive and negative, how people drink is at least as important as how much they drink. More.

Partnership

Recognizing the importance of establishing stronger relations between the public and private sectors, ICAP acknowledges the responsibility of a wide range of stakeholders in promoting a balanced approach to alcohol policy development and harm reduction. More.

Policy

Sustainable alcohol policies must be based on scientific evidence and should weigh potential benefits against risks, balancing individual freedoms and the well-being of society. ICAP provides policy advice through broad-based partnerships that are sensitive to the role of alcohol in society. More.

New Book! Swimming with Crocodiles: The Culture of Extreme Drinking

ICAP study pioneers new concept of "Extreme Drinking" offering insight into complex global drinking patterns among young people.

Alcohol and Violence: Exploring Patterns and Responses

This monograph explores the association between alcohol and violence, and contributes to the dialogue on appropriate and effective responses.

Responsible Hospitality Guides for Servers and Trainers

These good practice guides offer advice on responsible hospitality issues and can be used for server training programs in commercial venues where alcohol is served.

Worldwide Minimum Age Limits for Purchasing and Consuming Alcohol

Information from over 100 countries from around the world has been collected to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date list available on the minimum ages to legally purchase and consume alcohol. This table is continually monitored and updated as international laws change and can be viewed here.

New ICAP Report! - Informing Consumers about Beverage Alcohol

This ICAP Report focuses on factual consumer information about alcohol beverages and how it is currently provided in different countries. It is intended as a companion document to the table reviewing the general information required for on-product labeling in 43 nations and the European Union, available here.

Regional Self-Regulation Workshops

New meeting report from the workshop in the Latin America region (Santiago, Chile).

Guidance for First Responders in Violent Situations Involving Alcohol: An Annotated Bibliography.

This document summarizes relevant resources for first responders on violence and highlights instances where alcohol is specifically referenced.

Proceedings of a Symposium on Moderate Drinking: Health Risk and Benefits

In May 2006, a symposium was held jointly by the International Center for Alcohol Policies and the Institute on Lifestyle and Health of the Boston University School of Medicine to examine the health outcomes of moderate alcohol consumption. The meeting brought together some of the world’s leading researchers in the field. The proceedings have been published in a supplemental issue of Annals of Epidemiology.

New Book! Drinking in Context: Patterns, Interventions and Partnerships.

This book proposes a new approach to alcohol policy by focusing on three main themes: "drinking patterns, targeted interventions, and partnership development."