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Prevention of alcohol problems in Dutch youth: missed opportunities and new developments
Jade van de Luitgaarden1, Carolien Thush, Reinout W Wiers
1Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
Binge drinking among young people is a problem in the Netherlands. This article outlines the current Dutch approach to alcohol prevention in this target group. It is argued that well-enforced evidence-based control measures are lacking despite renewed political interest in them. Politicians often favor alcohol education, but to increase the effectiveness of alcohol prevention, a combined approach of policy measures, enforcement, and education is needed. Translation of education and policy-based measures is discussed.
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