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Universal prevention for alcohol use disorders: 1940-2014
1Brown School of Public Health, Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Universal prevention programs aim to delay alcohol use disorders in the general population. Research over 75 years shows this field has matured, evolving effective strategies and identifying areas for future enhancement.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Addiction Science
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Universal prevention programs target the general population to prevent or delay alcohol use disorders.
- This review examines 75 years of research on these programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution of universal prevention programs for alcohol use.
- To identify key research eras and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature search of studies on universal prevention programs for alcohol use.
- Analysis of research published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs since 1940 and other sources.
Main Results:
- Research is categorized into three eras: need identification (1940-1970), first era (1971-1990), and second era (1991-2010).
- The field has progressed from nascent to mature, with effective strategies replicated and enhanced, and ineffective ones identified.
Conclusions:
- The field of universal alcohol use disorder prevention has significantly evolved over 75 years.
- Future research should focus on developing sophisticated strategies to improve program efficacy.
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