PPT-Alcohol Policy and Adolescent Drinking: Using Science in the Public Interest

Using Science in the Public Interest Key Elements of an Advocacy Campaign Module 3 How do we translate research into action Traditional evidencebased Public opinion polling focus groups. Presenters: Ms. Brandi Alford, CHES, MPH, NMCPHC. Mr. Mike . Aukerman. , NADAP Lead Program Analyst. Drinking Responsibly. Presenter: Ms. Brandi Alford, MPH, CHES. “ The views expressed in this presentation are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, nor the U. S. Government.”. Pamela S. Erickson, President/CEO Public Action Management. Former Director, Oregon Liquor Control . Commission. www.healthyalcoholmarket.com. . Why Have Closing Hours?. Reduce behavior associated with intoxication.. Ilora Finlay. Alcohol labelling Bill 2007. Foetal alcohol syndrome. Lord Mitchell’s Private Members Bill. No alcohol pre conception and in pregnancy. No tolerance by under 5 yrs. Labelling on bottles. James Nicholls. Alcohol Research UK. Known . knowns. Known unknowns. Unknown unknowns. What is the scale of the problem (and what . is. the problem. …?). Common prevalence estimates are very out of date (Manning (2009) and APMS (2007) both based on data from 2004.. Adolescent secrecy about alcohol behaviors was associated with alcohol consumption for boys, not girls.. Adolescents who consume alcohol . have . poorer academic . performance and . are at . increased . Ethanol is the type of alcohol in alcoholic beverages. It is a highly addictive drug that can be produced synthetically or naturally through fermentation. Alcohol is a depressant that slows the central nervous system. There are many issues that the adolescent faces in today’s American society that could bring on anxiety, present challenging problems, and/or require difficult decision-making. . Each individual may deal differently with these subjects. For some, the matter may be insignificant, while it becomes a crisis for others or their family. . Pamela S. Erickson. President/CEO. Public Action Management. State Regulatory Meeting, July 30, 2012. Silver Spring, Maryland. www.healthyalcoholmarket.com. Importance of effective alcohol regulation for Public Health and safety. E Silins, LJ Horwood, JM . Najman. , GC Patton, JW . Toumbourou. , CA Olsson, DM Hutchinson, L Degenhardt, D Fergusson, D Becker, JM Boden, R . Borschmann. , . M . Plotnikova. , GJ Youssef, RJ Tait, . Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI) Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI) for assessing adolescent problem drinking. It was developed in order to create a conceptually sound, unidimensional, relativ Environment . Kathy Ann Fox . Supervisors. : . Dr. . Michal Molcho & Dr. Colette Kelly. Discipline of Health . Promotion,. National University of Ireland Galway.. @kathyafox. Presentation Outline. It?. Module 1. Presenters & Acknowledgements. PRESENTERS. Text: TBD. Subtext: TBD. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. This module is based on materials from the Adolescent SBIRT Learner’s Guide developed by NORC at the University of Chicago with funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. . to those who need it most. Dr Joanne Corrigall. Richard Matzopoulos. Injury prevention workgroup: current activities. Vision: To reduce injuries in the Western Cape. All injuries. Interpersonal violence &. Drinking:. Using Science in the Public Interest. Introduction . to effective alcohol policy. Module 2. Alcohol control. – what works?. The evidence base. …. Alcohol: No ordinary commodity. The benefits connected with the production, sale, and use of this commodity come at an enormous cost to society. .