The Center for Alcohol Policy's educational video about the dangers of alcohol deregulation has been honored with a gold award in the category of "Media Innovation" by the Association Media & Publishing's 2011 EXCEL Awards. This competition recognizes the best in association and non-profit media and publishing.
The video highlights the contrast between the deregulated system of alcohol controls in the United Kingdom with the more effective system of alcohol regulation in the United States.
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Youth substance abuse prevention part of national strategy
One of the Strategy's priorities is preventing drug abuse and excessive alcohol use. Preventing underage drinking is included. Among its recommendations under this priority are:
-- the implementation and enforcement of alcohol control policies. "States with more stringent alcohol control policies tend to have lower levels of binge drinking among adults and college students. Evidence-based policies that decrease excessive alcohol use and related harms include those that prohibit the sale of alcohol to minors and intoxicated persons; reduce days and hours of sale; and limit the number of places that legally sell alcohol."
-- create environments that help young people avoid drugs and alcohol. This includes reducing youth exposure to alcohol marketing.
-- identify drug and alcohol problems early and provide intervention, referral, and treatment.
-- reduce inappropriate access to prescription drugs.
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