International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 278-284 , July 2006

Local action to prevent alcohol problems: Is the UK Community Alcohol Prevention Programme the best solution?

Received 8 January 2006 ,Revised 9 March 2006 ,Accepted 13 March 2006.

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PII: S0955-3959(06)00103-4

doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2006.03.006

International Journal of Drug Policy
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 278-284 , July 2006

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