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Policies & Programs, filtered by "Alcohol and Drug Use" and "Some Evidence"

Policies and programs that can improve health

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Alcohol advertising restrictions

Some Evidence

Restrict the content and placement of alcohol advertisements via local ordinances, state laws, or industry self-regulation

Alcohol and Drug Use

Alcohol days of sale restrictions

Some Evidence

Limit the days alcohol can be sold in on-premise settings such as bars and restaurants or in off-premise outlets such as liquor and convenience stores; sometimes with limits to times of sale

Alcohol and Drug Use

Drink special restrictions

Some Evidence

Limit or ban promotional events and unlimited beverages at a fixed price for a fixed period of time (e.g., happy hours, ladies’ nights, all-you-can-drink specials, etc.)

Alcohol and Drug Use

Naloxone education & distribution programs

Some Evidence

Support community members who are likely to encounter individuals who might overdose with education and training to administer naloxone and ensure all first responders are trained and authorized to administer naloxone

Alcohol and Drug Use

Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs)

Some Evidence

Use databases, housed in state agencies, to track prescribing and dispensing of Schedule II, III, IV, and V drugs and other controlled substances

Alcohol and Drug Use

Responsible beverage server training (RBS/RBST)

Some Evidence

Educate owners, managers, servers, and sellers at alcohol establishments about strategies to avoid illegally selling alcohol to underage youth or intoxicated patrons

Alcohol and Drug Use

Universal school-based programs: alcohol misuse & impaired driving

Some Evidence

Provide all students with the information and skills to prevent alcohol use; programs can be delivered via a specific curriculum or as a component of classroom behavior management

Alcohol and Drug Use