NCJ Number
117319
Journal
British Journal of Addiction Volume: 84 Issue: 4 Dated: (April 1989) Pages: 413-425
Date Published
1989
Length
13 pages
Annotation
The findings of an international research project initiated in 1986 on the potential contribution of State monopoly systems and the control of alcohol-related problems is summarized for seven industrialized and eight developing countries.
Abstract
In many countries, State alcohol monopoly systems have been adopted as a means of public control over alcohol availability. This study focused on an analysis is presented on the present State and potential aspects of State alcohol monopoly systems in preventing alcohol abuse. Success as a form of public alcohol control is found to be culturally bound and presupposes public support. The potential contribution of State monopoly systems of industrialized countries to alcohol prevention in developing countries is evaluated from the following angles: organization and fiscal efficiency of these systems, the operations of State monopolies in developing countries, the State monopolies' impact on world market in alcoholic beverages, and the utilization of the resources of the monopolies. 4 figures. 21 references. (Author abstract modified)